LEVC partners with RAPAID to expand emergency bandage kits across UK taxi fleet
- Perry Richardson
- 17 hours ago
- 2 min read
The London EV Company (LEVC) has announced a new partnership with charity RAPAID Emergency Bandages to expand the availability of emergency trauma kits across the UK’s taxi network, with distribution set to begin in July 2026.
Under the agreement, more than 5,000 RAPAID emergency bandage kits will be installed in new and approved used TX taxis supplied through LEVC’s national dealer network. The initiative is designed to place critical first-aid equipment into vehicles operating at the centre of urban and regional transport systems.
The rollout will see kits fitted at the point of sale by LEVC retailers, with participating vehicles marked by a window sticker to signal the presence of emergency equipment. The approach is intended to create a recognisable and accessible network of mobile first-aid points across towns and cities.
RAPAID’s programme focuses on providing simple-to-use bandages capable of stemming severe bleeding in the minutes immediately following an incident. The kits are intended to support bystanders before the arrival of emergency services, where early intervention can significantly affect outcomes.
More than 5,000 life-saving kits to be distributed through TX taxi network from July 2026
Taxi drivers are seen as strategically positioned to support such interventions due to their continuous presence on the road network and proximity to high footfall areas. Vehicles operating on a near 24-hour basis offer potential coverage in locations where fixed emergency equipment may be limited.
RAPAID has already distributed kits across several UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford and Exeter. The expansion through LEVC’s dealership network represents a scaling of the model via a structured vehicle supply chain, potentially increasing consistency of deployment.
LEVC said the initiative aligns with its broader role in urban mobility, with its TX model positioned as a purpose-built, fully accessible taxi capable of zero exhaust emissions. The manufacturer has sold more than 12,000 TX vehicles globally since launch, building on a heritage that dates back to 1908.
The partnership reflects a growing intersection between transport infrastructure and public health preparedness, with taxis increasingly viewed as part of wider community resilience strategies. For fleet operators and drivers, the inclusion of emergency equipment may also introduce additional responsibilities around awareness and readiness, although no formal training requirements were outlined in the announcement.
Dan Cross, National Sales Director, LEVC, said: “TX taxis are trusted vehicles operating at the heart of communities across the UK. By supporting RAPAID and making these life-saving bandage kits available through our dealer network, we’re helping ensure that drivers can play an important role in community safety and emergency response.”
Alexander Chivers, Managing Director, RAPAID, said: “It made perfect sense to put these bandage kits onto taxi cabs that are constantly moving in and out of our community day and night. A severe haemorrhage can be fatal within minutes, so the quicker treatment begins the better your chances of survival. We are delighted to be working with LEVC to expand the reach of RAPAID across the UK.”
