Emergency road service is a special service launched by a consortium of operators to rescue travelers in distress on any road. The stake holders include local transport department, hospitals, medical authorities, road maintenance wing, auto dealers and insurance firms. In some of the counties, this is a free service provided by the local administration. It is networked with the national grid of emergency services.

The services offered under emergency road service is a lengthy list. Starting from aiding vehicles that have suffered break down on speedways to emergency medical evacuation of patients, who need immediate attention, are part of emergency road service. The squads working under this service are prepared round the clock for any kind of eventuality on the speedway.

Some other basic services are also provided under emergency road service. If drivers have lost their way, they will be guided back to the speedway. Similarly, the drivers will be assisted in finding the entry and exit points of the speedway. Drivers will also be guided to the nearest hotel, restaurant, motel, gas station, mall and drug store.

If the drivers wants to know more about local sight seeing spots, they will be guided to them. Some private agencies also offer these services for a certain fee.