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Ambulance Waiting Charges in Bangalore

'Waiting charge' is one of the most common hidden extras in Bangalore — in one case ₹1,500 was added on a single trip. Here is how our transparent fare handles waiting time.

Transparent Namma Ambulance fares

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.

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Why transparency matters here

Real Bangalore overcharging cases (reported in the press):

₹6,800 — for a 4 km heart-patient transfer, including a ₹2,500 'oxygen charge' and ₹1,500 'waiting charge' (righttoinformation.wiki (2026))
₹8,500 — demanded to move a patient from Goraguntepalya to Victoria Hospital — the case that pushed Karnataka to regulate fares (Deccan Herald (Jul 2025))

In 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.

Frequently asked questions

Do ambulances charge for waiting time in Bangalore?

Some operators add large waiting/detention charges — one reported 4 km trip included a ₹1,500 waiting charge. Namma's fare is transparent and shown before you confirm.

How is waiting handled in the fare?

Any waiting component is transparent in-app — never a surprise line item after the trip.

Can I see all charges before I confirm?

Yes — the full fare is shown before you confirm the booking.

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