Estonia, ambulance bike patrol resumes operations in Tallinn

By Cristiano Antonino On May 19, 2022

Estonia, after a break of two years, the bike-ambulance patrol resumes operations in Tallinn

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“This summer we can expect tourism to pick up and there will again be a need to ensure an ambulance presence in the Old Town.

We will start an ambulance bike patrol as in previous years: two employees will be on duty 12 hours a day in the Old Town and in Kesklinn,” said Raul Adlas, chief physician at Tallinna Kiirabi.

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Ambulance bikes, a smart way to rush to the patient in less accessible places in city centres

“In terms of personnel and equipment, the bicycle patrol is very similar to a normal ambulance.

Likewise, calls are made to 112, mostly by the ambulance bike patrol serving the needy in public street locations.

If there is a need to send a patient to hospital, an ambulance is called on the spot,” explained Adlas.

According to the chief, the advantage of the bicycle ambulance patrol is that it can move faster through narrow streets where there are outdoor cafés and many people.

“In case of bad weather, we will not send a bicycle patrol,” Adlas added.

Previously, electric bicycles were used, capable of supporting speeds of up to 25 kilometres per hour.