Pakistan Cycle Ambulance: The world is busy setting up a colony on the Moon and preparing for the Mars mission, at the same time Pakistan’s Karachi is running a cycle ambulance. Now people are being trolled heavily on social media regarding this…
When the world is busy preparing settlements on the Moon and sending human missions to Mars, at the same time Pakistan’s largest city Karachi is running cycle ambulances. The video that went viral on social media has made the entire country a target of online trolling. Seeing this pedal-powered emergency service, users are mocking it by comparing it to flying ICU, air ambulance and drone-based healthcare.
How is this bicycle ambulance?
Each bicycle is a purpose-built mountain bike equipped with essential emergency equipment such as…
First-Aid KitOxygen Mask and CylinderNebulizerBlood Glucose Testing MachineOther Basic Life-Saving Materials
Trained responders are said to reach the scene quickly on these bicycles, immediately begin first aid and stabilize the patient until standard ambulances arrive.
special role of women
It is being told that another important feature of this pilot project is that it is mainly being run by trained women volunteers. This is not only increasing access to emergency health services, but is also promoting women’s participation in rescue and emergency response systems.
Flood of memes and comments
Within hours of the video going viral, thousands of memes and comments were created. One user wrote that when the world is making flying ICUs, Karachi is bringing bicycle ambulances. While another jokingly said that Pakistan surprised the whole world with its bicycle ambulance. What an invention brother! This contribution of Pakistan to humanity will always be remembered. Many posts also falsely claimed that Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab had recently started this service.
What is the reality?
Actually, this initiative of cycle ambulance is not new. Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS-1122), commonly known as Rescue 1122, started its pilot project in Karachi in May 2025. This service was started to solve the major problem of the city, where due to heavy traffic jams and narrow streets, it takes 20-30 minutes or more for a normal ambulance to reach the patient.
Support amid trolling
Although this initiative is being made fun of on social media, many people have also come out in its support. People say that this is a very practical and low-cost solution in densely populated urban areas and narrow streets. They argue that the lighter and faster bicycle can often reach the patient earlier than a full ambulance, saving valuable time and potentially saving lives.
