Mumbai: Mumbai and its metropolitan region recorded 4,935 road accidents in 2024, resulting in 1,108 fatalities, as per data provided by Zenzo, an emergency response service provider.

India records 1.5 lakh road accident deaths annually, with 30% of fatalities attributed to delays related to hospital arrivals and traffic congestion, Zenzo underlined. The ambulances' response time averages 134.5 minutes, it said, stressing on the need to improve the same. To address such issues, Zenzo launched the “largest network” of 25,000 ambulances across 450 cities at the 'Make India Emergency Ready' meet at NSCI Mumbai.

Aim Of The Organisation

The organisation aims to provide immediate emergency assistance, including basic, cardiac, and 5G-enabled ambulances. The initiative is expected to cut emergency response times by 30% in cities and 40% in rural areas. It also introduced ‘One Nation One Pricing for Ambulance’ across the country. The network also includes 5G-enabled ambulances, which uses real-time patient monitoring, enabling paramedics to share vital stats with hospitals instantly, improving pre-hospital care.

Zenzo has partnered with major delivery platforms like Zomato and many other e-commerce and mobility players to spread awareness about emergency responses, medical first aid, and CPR training. It has also collaborated with hospitals, local authorities, corporates, and private ambulance fleets, ensuring life-saving equipment and trained professionals are readily accessible.