Wednesday, 11 April 2018

7 websites that are changing the way you book an ambulance

Like many things Indian, searching and booking an ambulance is as difficult as swimming out of a quicksand. But like many things Indian (the innovative ones) there are some good souls who have taken this upon themselves to solve this issue. In this article, we will look at 7 websites that are making it easier to find and hire an ambulance.


Have you been scratching your head and messing up your hair in your quest for finding ambulance directories in India? We have been doing the same as well. Finding a B2B platform when everyone is going berserk over providing direct customer service is nothing sort of a herculean task. But what good is our effort if it can’t help you out? From the depths of the google, we have unearthed some of the best-known websites that list ambulance providers. Here are the best 7 ambulance directory or hiring sites in India. Check it out. (psst: see the disclaimer at the end of this article)

It is a cloud platform and mobile application which connects people facing a medical emergency with the closest validated Emergency Room / Ambulance / Doctor / Nurse / Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Founded in 2014 by Shaffi Mather, MUrgency was incubated out of Stanford ChangeLabs. Since its founding, it has received a lot of funding from various well-known names like Ratan Tata. Initially launched in Punjab, it is soon expected to go national.

Also the founder of Ziqita Healthcare Ltd., Shaffi says, ‘’ MUrgency is the next step in transforming emergency care. Today, you can get a first responder in our launch market in under 10 minutes”.

AMB-2

They provide 24/7 emergency and medical transportation support. With a fleet of 180+ ambulances, they guarantee that they can provide patient support in 15 minutes across Hyderabad. Their ambulances are equipped with advanced life support and Basic life support. They also deal in cardiac and patient transport ambulances.

It is an aggregator which dispatches lifesaving services in Hyderabad. It also allows everyone in the emergency response chain to view live updates and coordinate lifesaving efforts with peace of mind, thanks to its one-share platform. It also recently raised $1.1M from Kstart and others.

AMB-3

 

They have the distinction of being backed by Uber. Like them, it too intends to position itself as the premier ambulance hiring platform. Their philosophy is simple – since it takes a cab 5 minutes to arrive and an ambulance 40 minutes to arrive, we need to change that. Though presently available in select cities, they are thinking of spreading out.

They are similar in design to AMB life. Their mobile and location-based technology helps ambulance owners track and manage their fleet. By virtue of using their technology, these ambulances become part of an online network, easily accessible through multiple ways – phone calls, apps and websites. Their solution enables the nearest, appropriate ambulance serve a critical need.

AMB-5

Operated by Health Wheels Pvt. Ltd, the Dial4242 app is currently available on Google Play. It allows users to book the nearest available ambulance and track its location in real time, a feature the startup claims sets it apart. Just as with cab-hailing apps, the customer can see the estimated fare before the trip starts and pay via a digital wallet. Dial4242 has four ambulance variants: basic; ICU or cardiac; pediatric, and transfer of dead bodies.

AMB-4

AMB life is a B2B online platform that allows private ambulance service carriers around the globe to register their ambulance and other ancillary services on its platform. People can choose services based on country, state, city or even their own location. Both air ambulance as well ground ambulance can be booked based on their rating and review.

Apart from that it also provides the option to book ambulances for corporate functions, private events, film shootings, and pets. Their USP is simple and interactive GUI which makes it easy for both private ambulance providers to register easily and patients to choose quickly.

AMB-6

They claim to be India's first, GPS based technology platform designed for fast and reliable first point medical attention. With an increasing emphasis on promoting independent living today, having access to the nearest ambulance to you can provide much-needed peace of mind in a worst-case scenario.

They strive to provide high-quality, clean ambulances at competitive prices within minutes, assisting the everyday superheroes to reach the patients faster with the help of an easy and simple format. They are of the view that, “We believe that ambulances should be able to help you when it matters!”.

AMB-7

eSahai is a flagship product of MyInd MedTech Innovations Pvt. Ltd.” which is a technology based start-up organization created to offer a range of Health Care Services to the Urban and Rural population. eSahai provides an integrated state-of-the-art technology platform for providing Emergency Medical Services, Specialty Diagnostic Services, Data Analytics and Value Added Services to patients and other consumers in the eco-system.

We also found that among all major cities in India, Hyderabad is way ahead as far as ambulance aggregator business is concerned. This might have to do something with its startup funding networks. Most of the names mentioned here either are limited to Hyderabad or are functional around it. Except for AMB life which is engaged in purely B2B aggregation and aims to spread across the globe, most are based on and around big cities.

Are you still searching for ambulances? Try this sites. It might make your task easier.

Disclaimer: The list is not in any priority order. The numbering is inconsequential. Furthermore, the description of each platform has been taken from its website, to maintain the authenticity of their claims. In any instance of plagiarism regarding the description or quote, the copyright belongs to the website in reference.

This is a sponsored article written originaly for AMB Life.

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