Blinkit Ambulance charges ₹2,500 for routine trips
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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- Blinkit, part of Eternal, runs an ambulance service that has handled about 42,000 cases in two years, half of them emergencies
- Non-emergency transfers will now cost ₹2,500, collected after the trip, while emergency rides stay free
- The founder said many bookings were routine hospital visits, so the fee keeps equipped ambulances open for critical patients
What happened
- Blinkit Ambulance added a ₹2,500 fee for non-emergency transfers.
- Emergency transfers remain free.
- The fee is charged after the trip.
- Money goes to Eternal Foundation.
Why it matters
- Many free bookings were routine checkups.
- Paramedic-staffed vehicles were tied up.
- The price is close to private operators.
The business
- Blinkit delivers groceries in minutes and also offers ambulances.
The founders
In numbers
42,000Cases handled · 2 years
The numbers around it
Blinkit has 1 funding rounds in StopDown's archive.
| When | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2026 | Round | ₹450 Cr |
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