London Youth Push for Bleed Kits on Buses

0:00On March 9th, young Londoners through the London Youth Assembly are pushing for bleed control kits at bus stations and trials on high-risk bus routes to help stabbing victims. They want transport for London and the London Ambulance Service to launch a pilot on five routes in areas like Corden, Hackney, and Stratford, where knife crime hits harder. The idea got unanimous support last week from the London Assembly, which scrutinizes city issues. Youth leaders point to rising worries over school rivalries fueled by social media posts, leaving many kids feeling unsafe on buses, especially in deprived neighborhoods. Young people face higher risks from knife attacks and rely heavily on buses for travel. A tragic case last year saw a 14-year-old boy murdered with machetes on the 472 bus in Woolwich, highlighting the need for quick. Action before ambulance has arrived, as severe bleeding can kill in minutes. Bus crime overall dropped in the second half of 2025, with offensive weapon incidents falling from 27 to 21, and total.

1:03Crimes down to 8,253 from over 9,000. Still, youth assembly members say basic first aid kits on buses aren't enough without specialized training. TFL agrees safety comes first and has standard kits at stations, but they're cautious about bleed kits due to misused risks like improper turnipits, per NHS advice. For now, they'll review the proposal with experts while keeping options open.