In order to provide assistance in traffic congested, narrow road areas, Delhi Government is all set to provide Bike Ambulance assistance. The bikes, to be known as the First Responder Vehicles, will have a portable oxygen cylinder, first aid kit and dressing materials, air-splints, GPS and communication device, among others.
The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the fleet of 16 bikes at Delhi Secretariat along with Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
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CALL 102 if you need an Ambulance in small lanes of Delhi. pic.twitter.com/3EAjB6MNeA— Aarti (@aartic02) February 7, 2019
“Today we have taken a big step for the people of Delhi. Till now only big vehicles were available for ambulance services, now these bike ambulances will be able to reach narrow bylanes to provide immediate medical care for people residing there,” Kejriwal said.
“The van ambulances were not able to reach in small lanes. Sixteen bike ambulances have been launched. The number will go up in the coming future. This will also be easy in high traffic zones,” he added.
The project that cost Rs 40 lakh was approved by the Cabinet last year.