New Delhi: Delhi has added 671 new ambulances to its emergency response network, following a partnership between Delhi Traffic Police and ambulance aggregator Zenzo. The move is aimed at strengthening the capital’s capacity to respond quickly to road accidents and medical emergencies.
 

The upgraded fleet includes basic life support and cardiac care vehicles, along with a number of 5G-enabled ambulances that will allow real-time transmission of patient data to hospitals. This digital integration is expected to help doctors and paramedics begin treatment protocols even before the patient arrives at a medical facility.
 

Alongside the vehicle rollout, over 100 traffic police officers are undergoing training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid. The idea is to equip personnel on the ground to act as first responders in critical situations, particularly on Delhi’s busy roads. The new initiative comes at a time when road accident numbers in the NCR region remain a major public concern.
 

“Zenzo’s core mission is to 'Make India Emergency Ready' by harnessing digital technology to build a robust medical emergency service infrastructure. We aim to provide the largest network of validated ambulances across the country available through a nation-wide toll free number 1800 102 1298,” said Sweta Mangal, chief executive officer of Zenzo.
 

She added that while the Delhi ambulances are part of an aggregated network, they are not free of cost. “A basic ambulance will cost Rs 1,500 for a 5-km distance, and an additional Rs 50 per km thereafter,” she noted, adding that the pricing would remain uniform across Zenzo’s national fleet.
 

Earlier this month, the company announced the launch of 25,000 private ambulances across 450 cities in India, promising an average response time of under 15 minutes.
 

Mangal described the Delhi deployment as a step towards making the capital “emergency ready,” with the hope that rapid response, trained personnel, and smart technology will make a measurable difference on the ground.
 

BI Bureau