Travelling safely
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How to stay safe when you are travelling by taxi
Keep the phone number of a taxi company you trust with you
Book a taxi in advance.
This is safer than having to look for a taxi.
What to ask when booking a taxi.
Ask for the driver's name and the colour of the car.
When the taxi arrives, check it is the right colour car and name of the driver.
If you are not sure don't get in the car.
Always sit in the back of the taxi, behind the driver.
Don't sit next to the driver.
Only talk to the driver about everyday things not personal things.
If you are not sure don't get in the car.
If you need a taxi when you are out and about.
Get a taxi from a taxi office.
Get a taxi from a taxi rank.
Never accept a lift from a stranger who approaches you - even if they say they are a taxi driver.
A real taxi will have a license.
This must be on show on the back of their car.
The driver must have an ID card that has their photo on.
If you feel unsafe in a taxi. Ask to be let out in a busy, well-lit area.
Travelling on buses and trains.
It is best to travel with another person.
Try not to travel at night.
It is safer to travel in daylight.
Plan your journey carefully.
Know what time your bus or train should arrive.
Don't get there too early.
Good planning can stop you having to wait too long.
If you do have to wait. Wait in a well-lit place near to other people.
Tips for staying safe when on the bus or train.
Sit near the driver or other people with children.
Try not to sit in an empty train, bus or on the top deck of a bus.
Try not to sit near loud groups of people.
Keep your ticket in your hand or in your pocket.
Do not keep it in your purse or wallet.
Keep your purse, wallet, mobile phone safe and hidden from view.
Try to keep away from trouble.
If you don't like the look of someone move away from them.
If someone is being nasty to you tell the guard or driver about it.
If you are attacked call for help.
Shout as loud as you can, 'get off me' or 'stop it' or 'help'.
Use your personal alarm.
Use the bell on the bus.
Use the emergency chain on a train.
At a train station you can also ask for help by pushing the big green emergency button.
The blue button is for general information about train times.
Always call 999 if you are in danger.
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