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)

• Murgency.com

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”.

• STANPLUS Powered ambulances

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.

• Ambee

 

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.

• Dial4242

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 life

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.

• MeduLance or LifeHover

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!”.

• eSahai

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.

B2B directory in ambulance services: Saving lives together

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The health sector is highly fragmented. We have different components working together in different silos, unaware of need and benefit that they can get by working as one. The ambulance service – both air and ground represent the same stories. There are numerous carriers providing this services but in absence of any binding force they work independently giving benefit to none. The demand from customers is not declining though but absence of platform where they can find all of them together definitely hurts. A B2B directory of such services could be a solution.

Breaking down B2B and B2B directory

B2B is a shorthand for Business to Business and is referred to the mode of business where different companies work together like supplying a raw material where both the supplier as well buyer are companies. It forms a small proportion of total business dealings but still is most crucial for growth of B2C which is what many try to tap into.

B2B directory is nothing but a collection of different business companies working together. One example could be a site named AMB life which lets different ambulance service providers to register on their website. They can register their main service as well as all their ancillaries like hearse van, oxygen systems etc.

Why the need for B2B?

More Profit can be one reason. Easy accessibility could be another. But the rationale behind it is much bigger. It is the belief that there is indeed strength in unity. If the services are scattered they are not just difficult to carve out from the milieu but may also end up being the white elephant. B2B directories bring them together. In case of directories for ambulance services, it goes way beyond just ‘being together’. Some of the benefits it may throw might be unexpected –

• Bigger audience – If information about everything related to every ambulance service carriers and their services offered is provided under one roof, it makes more customers to gravitate towards them.


• More revenue – obviously. More the people flocking to you, better will be the profits. As the cliché goes, more the merrier.


• Better quality of service – these B2B directories usually provide the option of rating and reviewing the companies. While it may be of help to customers in choosing the best, it can also be of immense importance to companies registered there. They can easily find out about what their competitors are offering and make amends accordingly.


• Data and information – data is gold and these directories are treasure trove. And how do you mine them? Data mining and analytics, folks! Since most of the data’s contained here has been shared consensually by customers there’s nothing that’s grey ethics.


• Accessibility – this is the only reason for their creation in the first place. Customers get to choose at the comfort of their bed.

When it comes to ambulance, empathy is paramount and every moment is precious. These B2B directories can be a single point entry for the patients. Many such websites like StanPlus, Goambee and PrimeAmbulance are trying to change the narrative. AMB life, which I mentioned earlier (sorry for bringing it again. I traversed many such sites and directories. This was a tad better and it’s always good to learn from the best), provides customers to search and choose based on country, states and even cities. Yay! You guessed it right. Every private ambulance provider around the globe is there. So, it’s time that businesses come together. If it’s about saving lives, why not do it together?

Note: This article has been written for GnextTechnologies.