Bihar's Madhubani sets fixed fares for private ambulances, Rs 1,500 to 2,500 for 50 km
Bihar's health department has fixed private ambulance fares in Madhubani: Rs 1,500 to 2,500 for a 50 km round trip, with fines for overcharging, officials said.
The Bihar health department has fixed rates for private ambulances carrying patients to and from hospitals in Madhubani, District Transport Officer Ram Babu said, according to a Prabhat Khabar report published on 23 October 2026.
Fares for a 50 km round trip
- Small car: Rs 1,500 (Rs 1,700 for an air-conditioned small car)
- Bolero, Sumo and Marshal: Rs 1,800 (Rs 2,100 if air-conditioned)
- Maxi, City Ride, Winger, Tempo Traveller and similar 14 to 22 seater vehicles: Rs 2,500
- Xylo, Scorpio, Qualis and other air-conditioned vehicles: Rs 2,500
Extra distance and penalties
Beyond 50 km, small ambulance-category vehicles can charge Rs 18 per kilometre extra, while larger vehicles such as Maxi, Xylo and Winger can charge Rs 25 per kilometre, according to the notice. The fixed fares take the return distance into account.
The report says these ambulances are to carry basic life support (BLS) equipment and life-saving medicines. The transport officer said private operators and drivers must follow the fixed rates, and a driver who charges more will have to pay a fine. The stated aim is to ensure patients are charged the set rates.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Operators in Madhubani must check their charges against the notified rates.
- Vehicles are expected to carry BLS equipment and life-saving medicines.
Read the full report at the source: Prabhat Khabar
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.