Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service In Gurugram

Blinkit on Thursday launched quick-response ambulance service in Gurugram, aiming to address the challenge of providing reliable emergency medical assistance in urban areas, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Albinder Dhindsa said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

The service starts with five ambulances and will be available for booking through the Blinkit app as it expands to more locations. The rollout of this service in Gurugram marks the initial phase of Blinkit's broader plan. Over the next two years, the company aims to expand the service to all major cities across the country.

The initiative offers Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances equipped with critical life-saving equipment. These include oxygen cylinders, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a stretcher, a monitor, a suction machine, and emergency medicines and injections, Dhindsa said, adding that each ambulance is staffed by a trained paramedic, an assistant, and a driver to ensure efficient service during emergencies.

The service focuses on affordability rather than profit, Dhindsa said. Blinkit plans to invest in this initiative as a long-term solution to a critical problem. The CEO emphasised that this approach prioritises accessibility and quality of care for customers in urgent need.

Last month, Blinkit had launched Bistro, a 10-minute food delivery app designed to compete with Zepto Cafe, as Blinkit has been steadily expanding its range of services, venturing into new and innovative offerings to enhance customer convenience. Beyond its core grocery delivery business, the company had last year introduced unique features such as doorstep printout services, allowing users to upload documents through the app and receive prints at home.

Users will soon see an option to book the ambulances through the Blinkit app as the ambulance service extends to more areas.