Oxygen charge. Waiting charge. Night surcharge. Distance inflation. These are the hidden charges that turn a short trip into a huge bill in Bangalore — and how a transparent, fixed fare protects you.
| 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 taxi. No surge, no oxygen or waiting surcharge. Exact fare shown before you confirm.
Call +91 87222 51178Book & 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.
Commonly reported extras include oxygen charges, waiting/detention charges, night surcharges and inflated distance. In one reported case a 4 km trip cost ₹6,800 including a ₹2,500 oxygen charge.
Use a service with fixed, published fares shown before you confirm. Namma Ambulance has no oxygen, waiting or night surcharge — one metered rate, 24/7.
Karnataka moved in 2025 to regulate private ambulance fares under the KPME Act after repeated overcharging complaints.