Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurugram

Blinkit has launched an innovative 10-minute ambulance service, aiming to address the urgent need for quick medical response. Currently available in Gurugram, the service provides immediate assistance with trained medical staff, life-saving equipment, and a response time of just 10 minutes.

A Lifesaving Initiative by Blinkit

On January 2, Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa unveiled the new ambulance service as a critical step towards ensuring affordable, swift, and reliable emergency care. The service aims to provide non-profit medical assistance in urgent situations. Blinkit has clarified that it does not intend to profit from this service, emphasizing its goal to solve a critical urban challenge.

Equipped with essential tools like oxygen cylinders, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), stretchers, suction machines, and monitors, the ambulances also have trained medical staff, including a paramedic, assistant, and driver for efficient care during emergencies.

How Blinkit’s Ambulance Service Works

Users in Gurugram can easily book an ambulance through the Blinkit app. The service allows users to book an ambulance in just a few steps:

1. Open the Blinkit app.
2. Click on the ambulance icon next to the “Print” option.
3. Enter the address for the ambulance to reach.
4. Confirm your booking and wait for the service to arrive.

Once the booking is confirmed, users will be notified with ambulance details and the onboard medical support available.

Affordable, Non-Profit Medical Assistance

Although Dhindsa didn’t reveal the specific cost of the ambulance service, he mentioned that it will be affordable, and Blinkit is committed to providing this service at a non-profit rate. This service aims to address emergency medical needs in urban areas while keeping the costs low for users.

Future Expansion Plans

While currently available in Gurugram, Blinkit plans to expand the service to other major cities within the next two years. Blinkit aims to scale this initiative carefully, ensuring a high-quality standard of service in each city. This expansion will help Blinkit provide timely emergency care to a larger population.

The Role of Technology in Healthcare

This 10-minute ambulance service is a perfect example of how technology can improve healthcare access. By integrating emergency services into its app, Blinkit is setting a new benchmark in emergency response times. The service has the potential to save lives by reducing critical waiting times during emergencies.

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