Ideal Vehicle for an Indian Ambulance?

aah78 · 20th September 2008, 02:39

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Originally Posted by simplyself

Which is the ideal vehicle for Ambulance?

You planning to build one?

With the traffic conditions in Indian cities, a smaller vehicle would be a better option.
Matadors were used in the past - they're mostly extinct now, right? Haven't seen one in a while.

cooldude1988765 · 20th September 2008, 03:32

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Omni is too small and Traveller is too big. The ideal ambulance would be an Innova if they make a cheaper cargo version.

I have seen a few innova ambulances in hyderabad. It belonged to lotus hospital if i am not mistaken.

BlackPearl · 20th September 2008, 06:01

I was once taken to the hospital in a tempo traveller ambulance and it was very spacious. If budget is not a concern then I would prefer a tempo traveller as an ambulance any day..

simplyself · 20th September 2008, 10:36

Andhra Pradesh has Travellers for 108 Emergency services. They are free of cost, run by EMRI. Please look up Emergency Management and Research Institute for details.

Other than that, most of the ambulances I see are Maruti Omnis. I feel they are okay in city conditions but what about travelling 150 km distances carrying a patient?

AP Govt used HM RTVs for their area hospitals.

I believe Winger, Bolero Plus are good options. Omni is by far the cheapest one but most dangerous on highways. Also, a Bolero would last much longer than an Omni and cheaper to run, too.

DCEite · 20th September 2008, 11:13

Mauri Versa. Small, decent ride and space, quick, maneuverable.

bharanidharang · 20th September 2008, 13:17

in chennai, Madras Medical Mission also has a few merc ambulances.

simplyself · 20th September 2008, 14:27

Maruti Versa seems to be an interesting option. I dont know whether Maruti sells Ambulance versions of Versa. Any idea what is the mileage and the cost of spares?

agspins · 20th September 2008, 14:40

Winger and Force traveller seems to be suitable options for ambulance...Apart from that Nissan urvan's(delhi cats) are pretty good...even seen premier sigma ambulaces in hyderabad ( i think care hospital in banjara hills opp taj hotel)..

shiva_cool87 · 20th September 2008, 15:57

Maruti Versa wud be ideal.

narayan · 20th September 2008, 16:06

another vehicle to consider may be TATA ACE/MAGIC...

could be a good alternative to OMNI on the "low cost" front

simplyself · 21st September 2008, 11:19

Tata Magic costs almost as much as the Omni. And twice as crude.

greenhorn · 14th February 2009, 18:29

among all the ambulances I've seen, almost all of them are either omnis or tempo travellers. I understand the omni being chosen ( small size and maneuverability) , but whats so great about the tempo traveler being the popular choice as ambulance?

anupmathur · 14th February 2009, 18:40

They come with a very good quality OEM high roof body! This high roof is very important for anything that has to do ambulance duty.
It is a cost effective and reliable vehicle.
Available in various wheelbases, to suit different requirements.

TrueDreamer · 15th February 2009, 02:53

Force Traveler it is. Very comfortable - Though they can still improve on suspension a bit for comfort but may be it is tuned for handling. These are used by 108s and are very good. Next popular here in AP are Omnis (especially on Highways).

madan80 · 15th February 2009, 06:09

the fully equiped Tempo Traveller, can alow the paramedic to stand up and perform a procedure. Recently, they actually sutured a patient in the ambulance and not just provided first aid. They are VERY roomy inside. I guess thats the reason they are using the TTs as ambulances.

20th September 2008, 06:01	#18
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	I was once taken to the hospital in a tempo traveller ambulance and it was very spacious. If budget is not a concern then I would prefer a tempo traveller as an ambulance any day..
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20th September 2008, 10:36	#19
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	Andhra Pradesh has Travellers for 108 Emergency services. They are free of cost, run by EMRI. Please look up Emergency Management and Research Institute for details. Other than that, most of the ambulances I see are Maruti Omnis. I feel they are okay in city conditions but what about travelling 150 km distances carrying a patient? AP Govt used HM RTVs for their area hospitals. I believe Winger, Bolero Plus are good options. Omni is by far the cheapest one but most dangerous on highways. Also, a Bolero would last much longer than an Omni and cheaper to run, too.
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20th September 2008, 11:13	#20
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,570 Times	Mauri Versa. Small, decent ride and space, quick, maneuverable.
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20th September 2008, 13:17	#21
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	in chennai, Madras Medical Mission also has a few merc ambulances.
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20th September 2008, 14:27	#22
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	Maruti Versa seems to be an interesting option. I dont know whether Maruti sells Ambulance versions of Versa. Any idea what is the mileage and the cost of spares?
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20th September 2008, 14:40	#23
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,653 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Winger and Force traveller seems to be suitable options for ambulance...Apart from that Nissan urvan's(delhi cats) are pretty good...even seen premier sigma ambulaces in hyderabad ( i think care hospital in banjara hills opp taj hotel)..
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20th September 2008, 15:57	#24
shiva_cool87 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 0 Times	Maruti Versa wud be ideal.
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20th September 2008, 16:06	#25
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	another vehicle to consider may be TATA ACE/MAGIC... could be a good alternative to OMNI on the "low cost" front
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21st September 2008, 11:19	#26
simplyself Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 621 Times	Tata Magic costs almost as much as the Omni. And twice as crude.
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14th February 2009, 18:29	#27
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	Indian ambulances among all the ambulances I've seen, almost all of them are either omnis or tempo travellers. I understand the omni being chosen ( small size and maneuverability) , but whats so great about the tempo traveler being the popular choice as ambulance? Last edited by greenhorn : 14th February 2009 at 18:43.
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14th February 2009, 18:40	#28
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 307 Times	They come with a very good quality OEM high roof body! This high roof is very important for anything that has to do ambulance duty. It is a cost effective and reliable vehicle. Available in various wheelbases, to suit different requirements.
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15th February 2009, 02:53	#29
TrueDreamer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 276 Thanked: 16 Times	Force Traveler it is. Very comfortable - Though they can still improve on suspension a bit for comfort but may be it is tuned for handling. These are used by 108s and are very good. Next popular here in AP are Omnis (especially on Highways).
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15th February 2009, 06:09	#30
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	the fully equiped Tempo Traveller, can alow the paramedic to stand up and perform a procedure. Recently, they actually sutured a patient in the ambulance and not just provided first aid. They are VERY roomy inside. I guess thats the reason they are using the TTs as ambulances.
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