
Blinkit Ambulance to Charge Rs 2,500 for Non-Emergency Services, Announces Deepinder Goyal
What Happened?
Blinkit Ambulance will now charge Rs 2,500 for non-emergency bookings, as announced by Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal. Emergency services will remain free.
Key points
- The Rs 2,500 charge applies to non-emergency journeys like routine hospital visits.
- Emergency ambulance services will continue to be free of charge.
- Blinkit has handled around 42,000 cases, including nearly 20,000 emergencies in two years.
- The fee aims to discourage the use of emergency ambulances for routine trips.
- The collected fees will support the Eternal Foundation to expand ambulance services.
- Blinkit plans to expand its ambulance service to all major Indian cities in the next two to four years.
Key insights
- The fee may lead to a more efficient allocation of emergency resources.
- Patients may seek alternative transport for non-emergency situations, impacting private transport services.
- The expansion of services could improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
Why it matters
This change could ensure that emergency ambulances remain available for critical cases.
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Source
India Today



