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Quick commerce major Blinkit on Thursday launched a 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurugram as a pilot project.

Blinkit, the quick commerce platform owned by Zomato, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide ambulance services within 10 minutes. Co-founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa introduced the service on January 2 in Gurugram, near Delhi, with an initial fleet of five ambulances.

Dhindsa emphasized that delivering fast and reliable ambulance services is a critical challenge in urban areas. “This is just the first step. Our goal is to carefully scale this service and make it available in all major cities within the next two years,” he stated.

Blinkit’s New Ambulance Service

The ambulance service, designed to reach patients within 10 minutes, will soon be available for booking through the Blinkit app. Initially offering Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, the service aims to provide affordable and reliable healthcare support. Dhindsa clarified that the initiative is not profit-driven but focuses on addressing an essential public need.

Features of the Ambulances

The five ambulances launched under this initiative are equipped with life-saving equipment, including, Oxygen cylinders, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), Stretchers, Monitors, Suction machines, Emergency medications and injections

Each ambulance will be staffed with a paramedic and a driver to ensure timely and effective care during emergencies.

Blinkit Expanding To Large-Scale Deliveries

Before this launch, Blinkit introduced a large-order delivery fleet in Delhi and Gurugram on December 31. This fleet, comprising fully electric vehicles, is designed to cater to group events like parties, delivering meals for dozens of people in a single order.

This dual focus on emergency services and large-scale deliveries highlights Blinkit’s efforts to innovate and expand its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs.