The Andhra Pradesh government is set to introduce 190 brand-new 108 emergency ambulances, marking a major overhaul of the state’s medical emergency response system. The new fleet will replace the outdated and frequently malfunctioning vehicles that have long plagued the service.

Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced that the new ambulances were procured as per the tender norms finalized by the current coalition government. The fleet will soon be flagged off by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Yadav, ushering in a new era of efficient emergency care.

“These ambulances will ensure that accident and trauma victims reach hospitals within the ‘golden hour’, significantly improving survival chances,” the Minister said in a statement. He added that the new vehicles adhere to the ‘National Ambulance Code’, featuring the prescribed white and red color scheme in place of the earlier blue and green.

During the previous administration, the 108 ambulance network had deteriorated severely. Many vehicles had expired their operational lifespan, with broken doors, damaged engines, and worn-out tires. Frequent breakdowns delayed emergency response, leaving victims stranded during critical situations.

Upon coming to power, the coalition government awarded the service contract to Bhavya Health Services Pvt. Ltd. in April 2025 through a transparent tendering process. As part of the agreement, the company invested around ₹27 lakh per ambulance to ensure high standards and reliability.

The new fleet includes 56 advanced life support (ALS) ambulances equipped with dual ventilators and critical care systems, and 134 basic life support (BLS) vehicles. These will strengthen the state’s emergency medical response, particularly in rural and accident-prone areas.

With the addition of the new fleet, Andhra Pradesh’s total number of operational ambulances will rise from 650 to 731, replacing old units to ensure uninterrupted 108 services statewide.

“The state’s priority is to ensure no life is lost due to delays or faulty vehicles. These new ambulances, equipped with the latest medical technology and national-standard design, symbolize a renewed commitment to public health,” said Minister Satyakumar Yadav.

The modernization of the 108 fleet is expected to drastically cut emergency response times and reinforce Andhra Pradesh’s healthcare infrastructure with reliability, safety, and speed at its core.