On the move
London has an extensive public transport network. Save time and stay safe by planning your route before you go out.
On the bus
- Try to wait at a well-lit bus stop in a busy street.
- If you are on your own at night, try to sit where the driver can see you.
- Move away if someone is making you feel uncomfortable.
- Report any abandoned luggage or suspicious activity to a member of staff.
On the train/tube
- Don’t buy tickets from touts, the ticket might not work and you will be fined.
- Avoid empty carriages, especially if you are on your own at night.
- Report any abandoned luggage or suspicious activity to a member of staff.
- Take care when getting on and off the train, especially if there is a gap between the train and platform.
- If you drop anything on the tracks, don’t try to retrieve it. Find a member of staff and ask for their advice.
By taxi
- Try to carry around the number of a trusted taxi firm.
- If you don’t have a number with you, Text HOME to 60835* to get the numbers of one taxi and two licensed minicab firms in the area you are texting from.
- Never get into an unlicensed mini-cab.
- If you hail a cab on the street, choose black cabs rather than mini cabs. Avoid the temptation to take a minicab on the street even if you are having difficulty getting a cab – it is illegal for minicabs to take passengers who have not pre-booked.
- Sit in the rear of the vehicle.
If an incident does happen
- Shout as loudly as possible.
- If you think someone wants to steal something, do not fight back – your safety is more important than your property.
- When you are in a safe place, contact the police to report the incident.