Blinkit Introduces 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurugram

Published: January 3, 2025

Entering emergency medical services, Blinkit, the rapid commerce platform, has set up a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram. With five ambulances placed in specific parts of the city, CEO Albinder Dhindsa said the service is already in the testing stage.

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Service Features

Every ambulance carries basic life-saving tools including oxygen cylinders, defibrillators, stretchers, monitors, and emergency medications. Along with the driver, a qualified paramedic and assistant are on board to offer quick medical aid throughout travel.

Ambulance in 10 minutes.

We are taking our first step towards solving the problem of providing quick and reliable ambulance service in our cities. The first five ambulances will be on the road in Gurugram starting today. As we expand the service to more areas, you will start… pic.twitter.com/N8i9KJfq4z

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) January 2, 2025

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Affordability and Expansion Plans

Albinder Dhindsa stressed that profitability is not the main goal even if the actual price of the service has not been revealed. “We will operate this service at an affordable cost for customers and invest in really solving this vital problem for the long term,” he said. Over the following two years, Blinkit intends to extend this service to all big cities.

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Recent Initiatives

Blinkit’s second new offering within a week is this ambulance service. Earlier, the business unveiled a fleet of electric cars meant to manage big purchases including party supplies and electronics. Currently running in Delhi and Gurugram, these vehicles have intentions to reach other cities not too far off. Blinkit’s dedication to creativity is clear as it keeps solving urban problems with sensible ideas, therefore improving user ease and accessibility while keeping affordability.