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Jai Hind Everyone! Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurugram Zomato's quick-commerce arm, Blinkit, has introduced a 10-minute ambulance service, starting in Gurugram. Announcing the initiative, CEO Albinder Dhindsa shared on X, "We are taking our first step towards solving the problem of providing quick and reliable ambulance service in our cities." The service begins with five ambulances and will soon expand to other areas. Users can now book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance directly through the Blinkit app. What’s on Board? Each ambulance is equipped with essential life-saving tools, including oxygen cylinders, AEDs (for cardiac emergencies), stretchers, monitors, suction machines, and emergency medicines. Why It Matters Emergencies require speed, and Blinkit’s initiative addresses the critical need for faster response times, potentially saving countless lives. With real-time tracking and an app-based booking system, it’s a practical, stress-free way to get help when it’s needed most. This is just the beginning, with plans to expand to more cities soon. Blinkit is blending tech and healthcare to make a real difference in emergencies—starting now! #EmergencyCare #AmbulanceService #Blinkit #HealthcareInnovation #QuickResponse #LifeSaving #TechForGood #Zomato #10MinuteChallenge #HealthcareTransformation

#BlinkitsLifeSaving10MinuteAmbulanceService Blinkit, the quick delivery company owned by Zomato, has launched an amazing new ambulance service in Gurugram that can reach you in just 10 minutes during emergencies! #WhatMakesThisServiceSpecial - Super fast emergency medical response - Ambulances come with: - Oxygen cylinders - Defibrillators - Stretchers - Emergency medicines - Trained medical team on board - Easy to book through Blinkit app - Affordable pricing #WhyThisMatters The company wants to help people get quick medical help when every minute counts. Their goal is to save lives and make emergency healthcare faster and more accessible. #FuturePlans Blinkit plans to: - Start in more Indian cities - Expand ambulance services across the country - Make emergency medical help easier for everyone #Healthcare #Innovation #EmergencyServices #Blinkit #HealthTech #MedicalResponse #StartupIndia #UrbanHealth #Zomato #QuickCommerce Exciting times ahead for emergency medical services! 🏥❤️

Blinkit Introduces 10-Minute Ambulance Services Blinkit, known for its quick commerce model, is expanding its services to include 10-minute ambulance availability for medical emergencies. This initiative aims to provide faster access to emergency care, leveraging the company’s expertise in rapid logistics. By integrating healthcare into its service portfolio, Blinkit is exploring how quick commerce can address critical societal needs beyond convenience. Could this initiative set a new precedent for blending commerce with community service? #QuickCommerce #HealthcareInnovation #EmergencyServices

Great initiative. But I have a few concerns/suggestions. 1. Does Blinkit have trained paramedics? 2. Will the rates vary depending on the traffic and demand, like in Uber and Ola? 3. Will there be a price ceiling? Govt regulations must be there. 4. Any mechanism for tackling customers who might call the ambulance for non-life threatening situations (since calling an ambulance will be on the finger tips)? 5. Urban areas already have ambulances. Reaching rural and remote areas is the issue. How would Blinkit educate rural customers? 6. Will there be a preferred list of hospitals it will take to? 7. Have you mapped accident prone areas for better stationing points of these ambulances in order to reduce the response time? 8. Any scope for integrations with emergency services like 112/108? 9. Will there be inter-city facility in the future? Albinder Dhindsa Blinkit Deepinder Goyal

Indeed a game-changing initiative! By reducing the response time to just 10 minutes, Blinkit is addressing a critical gap in emergency healthcare services. It’s not just a logistical improvement—it’s a life-saving innovation. Every second counts in emergencies. The ability to book an ambulance with such efficiency eliminates the chaos and anxiety of traditional methods, providing much-needed relief to patients and their loved ones. With a streamlined and organized setup, this service can truly become a lifeline for many. Cheers to more such noble initiatives that leverage technology and innovation to make a real difference! Blinkit Zomato

🇮🇳🙌 The 10-minute #ambulanceservice is exactly what we’ve been waiting for. I’ll always remember the feeling of helplessness I experienced almost three years ago when I urgently needed an ambulance for my father. In that moment, I realized how rare timely help is, it’s not a guarantee, but a luxury. Too many fathers carry their children, too many loved ones carry each other, because there’s simply no ambulance when it’s needed most. This service is far more important than 10-minute food delivery, because when it comes to saving lives, speed is everything. We’ve all been there, and we all needed this. It’s a lifeline for families everywhere. I can’t wait for it to reach every city and remote village. A powerful start to the new year with such a meaningful contribution to society. Well done, Blinkit and Zomato Albinder Dhindsa ➡️According to a study by the Indian Journal of Community Medicine, India has only 0.33 ambulances per 10,000 people, far below the global average of 1.9 ambulances per 10,000 people. https://lnkd.in/gr4xCZgh ➡️ The World Health Organization highlights that traffic congestion is a leading cause of delayed emergency responses, contributing to over 15% of preventable deaths in India. https://lnkd.in/gvF-8d4b I believe that having priority lanes for ambulances can be a crucial step forward. When needed, they become the lifeline between life and loss. Reaching the hospital on time truly makes a difference, and families would do anything to save their loved ones. Let’s make this a priority, it’s one of the most meaningful things we can do 🙏 #EmergencyCare #HealthMatters #TimelyHelp #ZomatoBlinkit #NewYearNewHope Government of India Nitin Gadkari

So this is what People actually needed ( Not wanted btw) & finally you did this. So dear Albinder Dhindsa Sir, Is this a new revolution in the Quick Essential Service, Of course Not Quick Commerce' Well We hope if the new year starts with this, with a profound social responsibility, exact analysis of pain points of Public & humanitarian approach....the other days would be like this only, infact a way better than this. This way you've empowered the thoughts of new generation Entrepreneurs, Startup founders & co founders as well. kudos to you & your whole team Blinkit #blinkit #quickcommerce #startup #entrepreneurs #founders

From Groceries to Lifesaving: Blinkit’s Bold New Move. 10-Minute Ambulance Service. It’s inspiring to see how brands are stepping up, finding new ways to solve real-world problems. #Blinkit, traditionally known for quick grocery deliveries, is now redefining the role of technology and logistics in emergency care. This shift showcases how innovative thinking and bold ideas can transform lives.

This will indeed be a game changer for the emergency services industry provided multiple factors are in place and meet the quality standards of such services. #ambulance #quickservice #emergency #reliability

Blinkit, Zomato’s quick commerce arm, has launched a 10-minute ambulance booking service in Gurugram. The service is currently available in Gurugram with five ambulances in operation. The initiative provides quick access to Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances through the Blinkit app. Each ambulance is equipped with essential life-saving equipment, including oxygen cylinders, AEDs, stretchers, monitors, and emergency medicines. A trained paramedic, an assistant, and a driver are onboard to ensure effective service. CEO Albinder Dhindsa shared, “Profit is not a goal here. We aim to solve the critical problem of quick access to ambulances for the long term.” Read more about this news: https://lnkd.in/gQWVGVtz #Blinkit #QuickCommerce #DigitalHealthcare #StartupIndia #StartupNews