Karnataka 108 ambulance workers warn of service shutdown over pending demands
The 108 Ambulance Workers' Union in Karnataka warned it would stop services from 22 September 2026 unless long-pending demands on pay, staffing and safety were met.
The 108 Ambulance Workers' Union in Karnataka, led by its president Paramashivayya, warned that staff would stop running the state's 108 emergency ambulance service from 8 pm on 22 September 2026, at the end of a 15-day ultimatum to the government.
What the workers are asking for
- A yearly salary increase and pay revision
- One pay structure for the whole state instead of zone-wise wages, with salary based on seniority
- Enough vehicles to run three shifts
- Compensation of ₹50 lakh for the family of an employee killed in an accident on duty
- Rest rooms for staff and changes to the shift schedule
The union said these demands had been pending for many years despite repeated appeals to the government.
Why it matters
Pay, shift patterns and safety on duty are concerns shared by ambulance drivers and staff across India, in government-run fleets as well as in private services.
Read the full report at the source: Eesanje (Kannada)
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.