LEVC expands East Midlands support network with new Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel aftersales appointment
- Perry Richardson
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LEVC has appointed Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel as its official aftersales partner for the East Midlands, extending authorised service and repair coverage for its TX taxi and VN5 electric van range.
The family-owned commercial vehicle operator will provide support from four sites across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, giving LEVC drivers access to dedicated workshop facilities and trained technicians.
Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel has operated in the commercial vehicle sector since 1950 and currently manages and maintains large fleets of buses and coaches. LEVC said the business’s experience in high-utilisation fleet maintenance was a key factor in the appointment, particularly for taxi operators where vehicle downtime has direct earnings implications.
Under the arrangement, TX taxi drivers and VN5 van operators will be able to book servicing and repairs locally rather than relying on more distant authorised centres. LEVC said this would shorten turnaround times and improve operational resilience for drivers working across the East Midlands.
Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel added as official service and repair partner for TX and VN5 vehicles across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
The move comes as LEVC continues to expand its UK aftersales footprint. More than 12,000 TX vehicles have been sold globally since the model launched in 2018, with London accounting for the majority of UK volume. Over 60 percent of the capital’s licensed taxi fleet is now made up of the zero-exhaust-emission-capable TX.
Manufactured at LEVC’s Ansty facility near Coventry, the TX combines a pure electric driving range of up to 78 miles with a total range of around 333 miles using its range-extender system. LEVC says the model has helped cut carbon dioxide emissions by hundreds of millions of kilograms while significantly reducing nitrogen oxide output from the London taxi fleet.
For regional operators outside London, access to approved servicing has become a more prominent consideration as electric taxis age and mileage accumulates.
Scott Johnson, Managing Director, Redfern Travel, said: “With decades of experience in managing commercial vehicles, we have built an excellent reputation in the industry and fully understand the importance of minimising downtime for drivers. We welcome the opportunity to support LEVC customers, and our expert team is fully prepared to provide comprehensive support for both TX and VN5 vehicles at our purpose-built facilities.”
Chris Allen, Managing Director, LEVC, said: “We’re delighted to appoint Johnson Bros Tours and Redfern Travel as our aftersales partner in the East Midlands, which will strengthen the support available to our customers across the region. With a proven track record in commercial vehicle care, supported by dedicated facilities and specialist technical expertise, this new appointment will ensure LEVC drivers receive fast, reliable service that keeps their vehicles on the road.”
