Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram

Quick commerce platform Blinkit has expanded its services to include emergency medical response, introducing a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram.

The initiative was launched on Thursday with an initial fleet of five ambulances, CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced on X (formerly Twitter).

This marks Blinkit's first step toward addressing the challenge of providing swift and reliable ambulance services in urban areas. The service allows users to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance through the Blinkit app.

The Blinkit ambulances are outfitted with essential life-saving equipment, including oxygen cylinders, AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), stretchers, monitors, suction machines, and emergency medicines. Each ambulance is staffed with a paramedic, an assistant, and a trained driver to ensure high-quality service.

"We are committed to solving the critical problem of delayed ambulance services in Indian cities. Profit is not a goal here," Dhindsa stated, emphasizing that the service will be offered at an affordable cost.

Blinkit aims to roll out the service across major cities in India over the next two years. This new venture aligns with the company’s mission to go beyond daily essentials and address urgent societal needs.

Dhindsa also urged the public to prioritize making way for ambulances on the road, emphasizing the importance of timely medical assistance.