Most journeys that involve public transport are usually very safe, but there might be a time when you do feel particularly vulnerable on a journey so it makes sense to be prepared.
If you do feel threatened on public transport it’s important to get to a place of safety immediately.
Get up and move and never show that you are frightened and always project an air of confidence and calm always use and project strong body language as sometimes that alone will be enough.
Change carriages if you are able or go and sit next to the guard if there is one, or if you can sit with a group of people or a family and explain to them that you feel threatened and could you sit with them please or If you feel confident enough get off at the next stop but do try to make sure there are people around.
If you really feel there is no alternative and are feeling frightened and being threatened, don’t be afraid to pull the communication chord and also scream and shout and make as much noise as you possibly can. This should be enough to deter most people as they are purely opportunists and looking for an easy target, don’t be that target.
On buses always sit in an aisle seat if you possibly can, that way you can’t be hemmed against the window.
If you can’t get an aisle seat try to sit behind the driver as all buses now have two way radios and help can be summoned very quickly.
If you should find yourself unavoidably at lonely bus stops or on quiet platforms always sit or stand in a well lit area or as close to a group of people that you can and preferably next to the green intercoms that most stations have nowadays.
Bus stations and bus stops can be confusing and lonely places so always make sure that you know the destination of your bus and always try to get clear directions at the other end if you are going to unfamiliar territory.
If you do need to ask directions at the other end try to ask the driver or ask at a petrol station or shop but never ask a total stranger as they could follow you and take advantage of your disorientation.
This kind of incident has been known to happen.
Best wishes,
Garth Delikan
The Lifestyle Guy - Personal Empowerment Coach
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The Lifestyle Guy
Personal Empowerment Coach
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