Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurgaon

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of an instant ambulance service, where residents of Gurgaon can book an ambulance through the Blinkit app and have it arrive within 10 minutes. This initiative aims to address the critical need for quick emergency medical transport in urban areas. The service, which includes Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, marks a significant step toward providing fast and reliable medical aid.

Key Highlights of Blinkit Ambulance Service

Service Overview

• Launch Location: Gurgaon (Gurugram)
• Ambulance Arrival Time: Within 10 minutes
• Platform: Blinkit App
• Type of Ambulances: Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances

Ambulance Equipment And Staff

• Essential Equipment
• Oxygen cylinders
• Defibrillators
• Stretcher
• Monitors
• Emergency medicines and injections
• Staff on Board
• Trained paramedic
• Assistant
• Driver

Cost and Profit Model

• Affordable Pricing: The service will be offered at an affordable rate.
• Non-Profit Initiative: CEO Dhindsa emphasized that profit is not a goal for this service.
• Long-Term Vision: Blinkit plans to expand to all major cities over the next two years.

How to Book

• The Blinkit app will feature an option to book a BLS ambulance for emergencies.
• The service will be scaled carefully to ensure quality and reliability.

CEO’s Statement

• Albinder Dhindsa shared that the initiative is aimed at solving the critical problem of emergency medical transportation in cities.
• The service starts with five ambulances in Gurgaon and will be expanded gradually.
• Profit is not a priority, as the focus is on providing life-saving support to customers.

Additional Blinkit Services Launched This Week

• Large Order Fleet: Blinkit recently launched electric vehicles designed to handle large orders (electronics, party supplies) in Delhi and Gurgaon.
• The large order service will soon expand to other cities.