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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Over 1,000 bike and cab drivers trained in life-saving emergency response skills
Recently, on the occasion of World Emergency Day, the Society for Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM), in collaboration with Rapido, successfully conducted CPR and First Aid training for over 1000 Rapido drivers across 16 cities. These training sessions were specifically designed to empower Rapido drivers - individuals who are constantly on the move and often the first witnesses to road traffic accidents (RTAs). By equipping them with basic emergency response skills, SACTEM and Rapido aim to enhance community-level responsiveness and save lives during the critical Golden Hour — the first hour after trauma, where timely intervention significantly increases chances of survival and reduces disability. According to recent data, India reports more than 4.6 lakh road traffic accidents annually, with over 1.5 lakh fatalities. A large percentage of these deaths occur due to the lack of timely first aid and delayed transport to hospitals. Studies show that treatment within the Golden Hour can prevent up to 40% of deaths caused by RTAs. Empowering first responders with basic emergency care knowledge is, therefore, a vital step toward reducing this toll. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Aravind Sanka, Rapido co-founder, said, 'Our captains are not just mobility partners — they are integral to the fabric of our cities. This partnership with SACTEM reflects our belief that mobility goes beyond getting from point A to point B — it's about being a part of the community and stepping up when it matters. By equipping our captains with life-saving skills, we're taking a meaningful step toward making our roads safer and building a culture of care. We're proud to lead an initiative that empowers everyday heroes across our cities.' Dr. Nayan Sriramula, National Coordinator for this initiative, emphasized the crucial role of early intervention in both medical and surgical emergencies, highlighting that timely help can often mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Subhankar Paul, Academic Head of SACTEM and the lead designer of the training curriculum said, 'This is an example of how corporate-social partnerships can truly make an impact.' Such training programs will be continued in the coming months to cover other cities and include more drivers.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rapido to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 drivers
Ride-sharing platform Rapido has partnered with the Society for Advanced Clinical and Therapeutic Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) to provide basic life support training to over 1,000 bike, auto and cab captains across 16 cities in the country, the company said on Wednesday. The initiative was flagged off on the World Emergency Medicine Day, which is observed globally on May 27 every year. Rapido refers to drivers on its platform as captains. The training is being rolled out in a phased manner, with the first phase covering captains across 16 cities such as Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Vizag. Plans are underway to expand the initiative to many more locations in the coming months, Rapido said. "By equipping our captains with life-saving skills , Rapido is taking a meaningful step toward making the roads safer and building a culture of care," said Aravind Sanka, Co-founder, Rapido.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bike taxi captains set to get CPR & first aid training
Lucknow: The state govt will provide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid training to over 1,200 Rapido bike taxi captains on May 27, marking World Emergency Medicine Day. The training will be conducted at Medanta Hospital where doctors and experts from 16 states will participate with the aim of creating a new cadre of first responders on the roads. The initiative is being organised jointly by the Society of Acute Care, Trauma and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) and mobility service provider Rapido. Each year, over 1.5 lakh people lose their lives in road accidents across India, with more than 400 deaths reported daily — many of which occur due to the lack of timely first aid. The campaign aims to address this gap by training bike taxi drivers in CPR, bleeding control, basic first aid kit usage, emergency response protocols, and traffic safety measures. CPR is a critical intervention that can maintain oxygen supply to the brain in cases where the heart or breathing stops. If given within 3 to 5 minutes, it can increase a victim's chances of survival. With this training, the Rapido captains will become mobile life-savers, enhancing emergency responsiveness on the roads. The UP govt previously integrated CPR training into schools and police training programmes and continues to prioritise public safety through such proactive initiatives. According to Dr Lokendra Gupta, founder of SACTEM, the campaign is envisioned as a one-day, one-mission, one-nation effort to equip bike taxi captains — who often happen to be first at the scene of accidents — with life-saving skills.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Drive on CPR, first-aid training today: Govt
The state government will organise a special campaign on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training on World Emergency Medicine Day on Tuesday. The session would be organised at a private hospital in Lucknow, with doctors and experts from 16 states participating, officials said on Monday. A major highlight of the campaign would be the training of over 1,200 Rapido Captains (a rider or driver on Rapido, a bike taxi app), preparing them to act as first responders in emergencies, they said. CPR is a critical technique used when a person's heartbeat or breathing stops. It helps maintain the flow of oxygen to the brain. If performed within three to five minutes, CPR can significantly increase the chances of saving the victim's life. With this training, Rapido Captains will act as mobile security units, ready to save lives on the roads, officials said. The training will include the method of giving CPR, bleeding control (stopping bleeding), use of basic first aid kit, understanding emergency numbers and process and traffic safety measures. Dr Lokendra Gupta, Director, Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care at Medanta, Lucknow, said the initiative is aimed at reducing fatalities in road accidents across the state and country. The Society of Acute Care, Trauma, and Emergency Medicine (SACTEM), in collaboration with the mobility service provider Rapido, will organise the nationwide campaign. Dr Gupta added, 'More than 1,200 Rapido bike taxi captains will be trained in CPR and first-aid in a single day. These captains interact with thousands of passengers daily and now they will be equipped with the skills to save lives in critical situations.' These captains, often the first responders at the scene of emergencies such as road accidents, will be able to save lives if given timely training in CPR and first-aid, a statement said. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, over 1.5 lakh people lose their lives annually in road accidents in India, with many fatalities occurring due to the lack of immediate first aid. This initiative is being organised under the banner of 'One Mission, One Day, One Nation.'
