Key Highlights
- Blinkit launches 10-minute BLS ambulance service in Gurugram
- Affordable service with trained staff and essential medical tools
- Plans to expand to major cities via the Blinkit app
Blinkit has introduced a 10-minute Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service in India. Initially available in Gurugram, this service aims to provide immediate medical care during emergencies. With a fleet of five ambulances equipped with essential medical tools, Blinkit takes a significant step toward enhancing urban healthcare accessibility.
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A Lifeline In Emergencies
Blinkit’s BLS ambulance service is designed to bridge the gap between emergencies and timely medical assistance. Each ambulance is equipped with critical equipment including:
- Oxygen cylinders
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Stretcher
- Monitor and suction machine
- Emergency medicines and injections
This ensures that life-saving support is available within minutes.
Expert Team On Board
To deliver effective care, every BLS ambulance is staffed with:
- A paramedic
- An assistant
- A trained driver
This professional team ensures immediate response and appropriate medical attention during emergencies.
Available via Blinkit App
The company has announced plans to integrate the ambulance booking feature directly into the Blinkit app. Users in Gurugram can already experience this service. Further, the feature is expected to roll out in major cities across India within the next two years.
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Affordability
Unlike traditional ambulance services that often come with high costs, Blinkit emphasises affordability. CEO Albinder Dhindsa clarified that the company is not pursuing financial gains but is instead focused on solving a critical societal problem.
While currently operating only in Gurugram, Blinkit plans to expand this initiative to other cities soon. The scaling-up phase is already underway, aiming to make life-saving services a standard offering across the country.
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