According to an insider, Taylor Swift is purportedly being driven in a purpose-built bulletproof Mercedes Benz, resembling the US President’s vehicle, The Beast, throughout the UK segment of her Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift kicked off her highly anticipated Eras Tour in the UK with a spectacular performance at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 7. With a string of record-breaking albums under her belt, Swift’s momentum shows no signs of waning.
Given her immense popularity and stature, security measures surrounding Swift are notably stringent. As per recent reports, she is said to be traveling in a specially designed bulletproof Mercedes Benz, akin to The Beast, to ensure her safety during the ongoing UK leg of her Eras Tour.
Is Taylor Swift being chauffeured in a bulletproof Mercedes Benz for Eras Tour UK?
Taylor Swift delighted fans with her mesmerizing vocals as she launched her Eras Tour in the UK with an enchanting performance at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 7. Amidst her bustling tour schedule, recent reports from The Sun indicate that Swift has been traveling in a purpose-built bulletproof Mercedes Benz, reminiscent of the US President’s iconic vehicle, The Beast, throughout her Eras Tour in the UK.
The publication highlighted that an ex-secret service agent oversees her backstage movements with military precision. According to insiders, her vehicle is designed to the standards of world leaders, capable of withstanding gunfire and explosives. It boasts features such as its own air supply, puncture-proof tires, and separate compartments for the driver.
Additionally, the insider revealed that Swift’s arrivals and departures backstage are shrouded in secrecy. Moreover, she has purportedly been accompanied by police escorts on multiple occasions during her tour.
“There is a fleet of Mercedes at her disposal, ensuring she can travel in convoy. She is surrounded by close protection bodyguards who prioritize her safety, and her movements backstage remain discreet. Throughout the tour, she has been accompanied by police escorts,” the source elaborated.
Taylor Swift was ‘terrified’ to go on tour after Ariana Grande’s Manchester Arena concert attack
As reported by People magazine, in her previously self-penned piece for Elle’s cover story, Taylor Swift confessed to feeling “terrified” about embarking on tour following the tragic bombing at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester Arena in May 2017.
The singer shared, “After the Manchester Arena bombing and the Vegas concert shooting, I was completely terrified to go on tour this time because I didn’t know how we were going to keep 3 million fans safe over seven months.”
She elaborated, “My fear of violence has persisted into my personal life. I carry QuikClot army-grade bandage dressing, which is for gunshot or stab wounds.”
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s schedule is packed with performances, including eight shows at Wembley Stadium in London. The initial three shows are scheduled from June 21 to 23, followed by the remaining five shows from August 15 to 20.