The New Indian Express ·
108 ambulances to hit Keralam roads soon
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new fleet of 108 ambulances will soon be deployed across the state following the completion of registration formalities. Authorities have confirmed that existing older vehicles will be completely phased out upon the launch. Pre-delivery inspections for the newly arrived vehicles are currently under way in the capital.
Under the fresh tender, a total of 335 ambulances are being deployed statewide in phases, brought in from Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Currently, the vehicles parked on the Iranimuttam Homoeo Pharmacy grounds and Pulayanarkotta Hospital campus are being fitted with essential life-saving equipment and official branding. Representatives from the vehicle manufacturers are conducting the second phase of pre-delivery inspections.
Once these checks and equipment fittings are complete, the vehicles will undergo the motor vehicles department (MVD) registration before entering active service, said an official statement.
