Siddharthnagar starts joint drive on private ambulances with incomplete papers
Transport and police teams in Siddharthnagar, UP, are inspecting private ambulances among 95 registered in the district for fitness, documents and medical equipment.
A joint team of the transport department and police has begun inspecting private ambulances in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district, following government directions, Amar Ujala reported on 6 October 2026, citing Samvad News Agency.
The drive targets old, unfit vans converted into ambulances and vehicles running without standards or registration. Inspectors check fitness, registration, required documents and the medical facilities inside each vehicle. According to the divisional transport department, 95 ambulances are registered in the district, and action has so far been taken against two vehicles.
The report says inspections have often found ambulances lacking essential medical equipment and trained staff, with some carrying only oxygen cylinders and stretchers. It also mentions patient complaints about arbitrary fares and about ambulances taking patients to hospitals other than the ones they asked for. Vehicles that fall short on standards, fitness or documents will face action, and unregistered private ambulances will also be checked.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Registration, fitness papers and basic medical equipment are being checked together.
- Fare and destination complaints from patients are among the issues the report highlights.
Read the full report at the source: Amar Ujala
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.