To ensure timely health assistance in traffic-congested areas and small lanes, the Delhi government has launched bike ambulance services. 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.

Altogether, 16 bikes were launched to provide immediate medical care for people. Since the van ambulances find it difficult to reach in small lanes, bike ambulances will make it convenient to reach the high traffic zones as well as smaller lanes.

Against the sanctioned funds of Rs.40 lakh, the project was completed at Rs.23 lakh only, and the number of these ambulances will rise in the coming years.