What to do if the car or bike runs out of petrol in a deserted place? This helpline number will help

If the car or bike runs out of petrol in a deserted place, do not panic. NHAI has issued the 1033 helpline number for passengers. By calling on this, petrol and other help reach within 20-25 minutes.

While going on a long-distance journey, people often forget to fill the tank of the vehicle. Many times after leaving the city, as soon as you reach the highway or expressway, petrol or diesel suddenly runs out. In such a situation, the biggest problem is that there is no petrol pump nearby and the vehicle is parked in the middle of the road. This problem increases even more in deserted areas. In such a situation, let us tell you today what to do if the car or bike runs out of petrol in a deserted place, and which helpline number will help you at that time.

You will get immediate help at such a time

If the car or bike runs out of petrol in a deserted place, there is no need to worry. The National Highway Authority of India has issued helpline number 1033 for this. If your vehicle runs out of petrol on the highway, has an accident, gets a tyre punctured or the vehicle stops suddenly, you can call this number and get help.

How does the helpline number work?

After calling this number, your location and vehicle data is taken. After this, patrol and rescue teams reach the spot. In case of petrol running out, you are provided with up to five litres of fuel. For this, you only have to pay the price of petrol or diesel, no extra amount has to be paid.

Not just fuel, other services are also available

1033 helpline is not limited to just fuel delivery. This helpline number also sends an ambulance to the spot in case of a road accident. On the other hand, if the tyre gets punctured, the patrolling staff immediately comes and helps in repairing it.

Always keep these numbers saved

In case of running out of fuel, you can also call 8577051000 and 7237999944 to get petrol or diesel. Indian Oil and other companies also provide on-demand fuel delivery facility.

Emphasis on passenger safety

NHI claims that by calling the helpline number, help reaches within 20 to 25 minutes. Boards with number 1033 have also been installed at a distance of 5 kilometers on every national highway. So that passengers can easily get this information.