You could be a victim of crime on public transport so it is always important to know some simple, tips 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 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 journey
- if you feel uncomfortable in a taxi, ask the driver to stop in a busy familiar place and get out
of the car

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