Blinkit Introduces 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurugram

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.

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 this week is an ambulance service. The business has also launched a fleet of electric cars. These vehicles are designed to handle large purchases, like party supplies and electronics. These vehicles are now in Delhi and Gurugram. They plan to expand to nearby cities soon. Blinkit shows its creativity by solving urban problems with smart ideas. This focus improves user ease and accessibility while staying affordable.

Blinkit Ambulance Service Expands Beyond Gurugram

By March 2025, Blinkit’s 10-minute ambulance service will reach Delhi, Noida, and some areas of Bengaluru. This follows a great response in Gurugram. The company runs more than 25 ambulances. They use AI-assisted dispatch systems. These systems improve routing by considering real-time traffic and the type of emergency. Blinkit has partnered with major private hospitals. This helps with smooth handovers and prioritizing patients. A new mobile app feature lets users track ambulances in real-time. They can also share important medical details right away and notify nearby emergency contacts. Pilot programs in Mumbai and Hyderabad are slated to begin by Q2 2025.