The government is spending £75 million on a new fleet of 500 ambulances across England.
The new vehicles – which will replace old vehicles – represent one of the biggest upgrades to the NHS fleet in recent years.
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting said: “When someone dials 999, they should get help fast – not be left waiting because of creaking kit or preventable delays. These new ambulances are already helping to cut response times and keep more vehicles on the road, just as the NHS is facing a tidal wave of flu and the ongoing disruption of strikes.
“Modernising our ambulance fleet means better care for patients and stronger emergency services.”
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has rolled out 106 double-crewed emergency vehicles to replace older ambulances.
The service that covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire has received the vehicles as part of a £75m project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The Government has committed a further £412m over the next four years.
Jason Killens, chair of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and chief executive of London Ambulance Service, added: “These new vehicles are a key part of the ongoing modernisation of ambulance fleets across the country, ensuring we can meet the needs of patients not only during what is already a very challenging winter, but for many years to come.
“The new ambulances include a range of design improvements that enhance patient care and staff safety.”
