Here is exactly what an ambulance costs in Bangalore — published, fixed, metered fares from Namma Ambulance. No calling around, no negotiation, no emergency surge. You see the price before you confirm, every time.
| Ambulance | First 5 km | Then | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini BLS | ₹700 | ₹30/km | Basic patient transport, trained attendant |
| BLS | ₹1,000 | ₹50/km | Emergency response, EMT crew, oxygen & monitoring |
| ALS | ₹1,700 | ₹125/km | Advanced life support: paramedic, cardiac monitor, defibrillator |
Metered per km after the first 5 km, like a transparent taxi fare. Exact fare shown in-app before you confirm.
Call +91 87222 51178 Book & see your fareIn July 2025 Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced private ambulances would be regulated under the KPME Act with government-set fares, after repeated overcharging complaints. The Lokayukta ordered a probe into private-ambulance exploitation at Victoria Hospital.
| Ambulance | How the fare adds up |
|---|---|
| Mini BLS | ₹700 + (5 km × ₹30) = ₹850 |
| BLS | ₹1,000 + (5 km × ₹50) = ₹1,250 |
| ALS | ₹1,700 + (5 km × ₹125) = ₹2,325 |
A Namma Ambulance in Bangalore starts at ₹700 for Mini BLS, ₹1,000 for BLS and ₹1,700 for ALS — each covering the first 5 km. After that it is metered per km (₹30, ₹50 and ₹125 respectively). There is no surge on emergencies, and you see the exact fare before you confirm.
Press-reported Bangalore cases include ₹6,800 for a 4 km heart-patient transfer (with a ₹2,500 'oxygen charge' and ₹1,500 'waiting charge') and ₹8,500 demanded for a short transfer to Victoria Hospital. Those extras are why transparent, published fares matter — Namma has no oxygen, waiting or night surcharge.
No. Oxygen and monitoring appropriate to the tier are included. There is no waiting surcharge and no night premium — the metered rate is the same 24/7. Exact fare is shown in the app before you confirm.
Most Bangalore ambulance operators hide their fare and ask you to call, because pricing is negotiated case by case. Namma Ambulance publishes fixed, metered fares upfront — like a taxi — so you are never overcharged in an emergency.
No. Namma Ambulance fares do not surge during emergencies, nights or peak hours. The metered rate is the same 24/7.
For a 10 km trip: Mini BLS ≈ ₹850, BLS ≈ ₹1,250, ALS ≈ ₹2,325 — the first 5 km at the base fare plus 5 km metered.
You pay after the trip, by UPI or cash, and get a digital receipt in minutes — useful for insurance claims. The fare is shown before you confirm the booking.
Namma Ambulance is transparent and metered — you pay a fair, published rate with no negotiation. Many private operators quote higher, variable prices by phone. See the fare table above for exact rates.