Edinburgh Taxis Join The RAPAID Campaign

Taxi cabs in Edinburgh are to carry emergency bandages that can help prevent serious blood loss following accidents, major incidents or even knife crime. Participating cabs will display window stickers that show the public they can flag the taxi down and be given immediate access to lifesaving bandages. The emergency bandage kits, which are donated by Oxfordshire charity RAPAID, have been distributed to 200 Central Taxi cabs within Edinburgh city centre. The charity was able to distribute the kits thanks to the generous support from the defence company, Babcock International Group.

Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Marine Sector, said:

“Supporting this vital initiative, which puts lifesaving equipment directly into the heart of our community, reflects our ongoing commitment to safety and community wellbeing. At Babcock, safety is at the core of everything we do and helping to make Edinburgh an even safer place through practical, accessible solutions like these bandage kits, is something we’re honoured to be part of.”

Kevin Wood, Chairman of Central taxis and the Scottish Taxi Association, said:

“Central Taxis’ drivers are very proud to support this important initiative. As part of the city’s everyday infrastructure, our taxis operate across all areas of Edinburgh and are often present where incidents may occur. By carrying these bandages, we can help the public respond quickly in those crucial first moments before emergency services arrive – another way we’re helping to keep our community safe.”