Stay Safe on Public Transport

Here are a few tips to make your journeys safer.
Although you're no more likely to be a victim of crime on public transport as you are anywhere else, there are a few simple actions you can take to make sure you stay safe:

On the bus

use a bus stop you know, or one that appears busy and well lit
if you're going to an unfamiliar place, have friends meet you at your destination
sit close to the driver

On the train

wait on a well lit section of the platform, near other people
sit in a busy compartment at the front of the train
if you feel uncomfortable, consider getting out of your carriage and into another, or even getting off the train altogether

On the tube

sit in a carriage near the front of the train
if anybody makes you feel uncomfortable, get off and wait for the next tube
late at night, have friends or family meet you at your destination station

Taking a taxi

as often as possible, use a taxi company you know, or one recommended by family or friends
if you have booked a taxi over the phone, make sure the driver knows your name and destination, in order to ensure it's the correct taxi
have your money and keys ready so that you can get into your home quickly at the end of your jouney
if you feel uncomfortable in a taxi, ask the driver to stop in a busy familiar place and get out of the car
Remember the taxi registration number-text it to a friend, when you get home text friend to say you are safe.

On foot

Remember your ipod and phone could be worth a lot of money
Carry a personal attack alarm
After dark avoid walking alone
Stay in well lit areas

On Line

When talking to people on line are they who they say they are.
Never send photographs or pictures of yourself
Never give address or phone number
If you arrange to meet someone go with a friend and meet in a public place

Safer Subways

It is safer to use the subway than cross a busy main road.
If you feel unsafe in the subway walk with a friend or wait for other people to go through
Take a longer safe route