– LEVC, the taxi manufacturer, is backing Greater Manchester, and Mayor Andy Burnham, with the launch of the new £8m Greater Manchester Hackney Support Fund, helping accelerate the region’s clean taxi transition and supporting the move towards zero-emission capable taxis.
– By building on the Greater Manchester Hackney Support Fund, LEVC will provide additional support to taxi drivers, offering financial help that enables existing drivers to upgrade from older diesel vehicles to cleaner, zero-emission capable TX electric taxis.
– LEVC will contribute up to £2m in driver support through extended warranties on new and used TX electric taxis, along with a dedicated scrappage allowance for upgrading to a used TX—further boosting Greater Manchester’s clean taxi transition.
Greater Manchester clean taxi transition
LEVC, already part of the London black cab landscape, has announced a major commitment to support the Greater Manchester clean taxi transition, backing the region’s new £8m Hackney Support Fund with up to £2 million in additional driver support. The move strengthens the city-region’s plan to help taxi drivers switch from older diesel cabs to cleaner, zero-emission capable LEVC TX electric taxis.
The government-backed Hackney Support Fund will provide grants to help drivers upgrade to modern, low-emission taxis. LEVC’s own contribution, worth up to £2m, adds further momentum by offering extended warranties on new and used TX models, plus a scrappage allowance for drivers upgrading to a used TX. Together, these packages are intended to reduce running costs, speed up the transition to cleaner vehicles, and support the long-term sustainability of the taxi trade.
TX: A proven electric taxi transforming UK clean air goals
Built in Ansty, Coventry, the LEVC TX electric taxi has become a reference point for modern, low-emission urban transport. Its innovative eCity powertrain delivers up to 78 miles of pure electric range and a combined range of up to 333 miles, giving drivers the flexibility they need for long shifts and mixed urban–suburban routes.
Since launch, TX has prevented more than 360 million kilograms of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere and helped cut NOx emissions from London’s taxi fleet by 59%: a key milestone in the capital meeting legal air quality targets.
Designed for everyone: sector-leading accessibility with electric taxi upgrade UK
The TX remains the only purpose-built, fully accessible, zero-emission capable electric taxi available today. Features include: seating for up to six passengers; a forward-facing wheelchair space; an integrated wheelchair ramp; hearing induction loo; braille switches; high-visibility grab handles. This ensures TX remains a futureproof solution for operators, passengers and local authorities aiming to improve inclusive mobility.
The mayor and the MD on clean taxi funding for Manchester
In commenting on the new clean cab initiative, Chris Allen, Managing Director, LEVC, said: “We’re proud to support the Greater Manchester Hackney Support Fund with up to £2m in additional packages for drivers. The TX electric taxi has already transformed London’s taxi market and played a key role in delivering clean air targets. We’re confident Greater Manchester will see the same benefits as adoption grows across the region.”
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, added: “Our taxi trade is essential to Greater Manchester’s transport system. By helping drivers upgrade to cleaner, greener vehicles, we’re improving air quality and protecting livelihoods. This partnership supports a fairer, healthier city-region for everyone.”
Supporting a cleaner, investment-led, zero-emission capable taxis
With more than 12,000 TX vehicles sold worldwide, and a heritage dating back to 1908, LEVC continues to work closely with local authorities, fleets and drivers to accelerate the roll-out of clean, accessible urban mobility.
Greater Manchester’s Hackney Support Fund is part of the city-region’s investment-led Clean Air Plan, designed to improve air quality while ensuring drivers receive practical, financial and operational support throughout the transition to cleaner taxis.
