Counter Measures To Public Transport Risks

The public transport sector is a lifeline for millions of citizens world over and a relief for the publics movement from place to other. Sometimes, it can be tricky and unpredictable to stay safe. Some other times, due to certain unchecked behavioural tendencies by idlers and busy bodies turned opportunists. There can be some predictions and suspicions based on timeliness and situations warranting needs for security conscientiousness or simply put instinct. Here is how you can navigate and manoeuvre such scenarios with confidence.

1. Stay Alert

Keep headphones low or off to remain aware of your surroundings. Scan your environment and note exits or emergency equipment like alarms or exits, if any. Awareness with whatever Intel or information, whether within the public domain or otherwise, can be an advantage to your first line of defence, hence to bolster your next move in case of eventuality.

2. Trust Your Intuition

If something feels off, it probably is. Move to a safer and well-lit area in case having not boarded and perhaps at night. Don't ignore your instincts. Alert the next person to you if interested to listen or better still, call or text someone to pass infor or authority concerned for action. Sharing is caring.

3. Maintain a Calm Demeanor

Panic fuels chaos in tense moments. Focus on clear sets of options. Calmness but swift action can neutralise aggression and also help in quick positive deterrence.

4. Avoid Escalation if Ambushed

If confronted, keep responses neutral. Avoid engaging or escalating arguments. Sometimes, silence is the safest choice.

5. Know When to Seek Help

If possible, alert authorities or fellow passengers. Many transportion means or trains have emergency buttons or intercoms. Don't hesitate to use them when safety is compromised.

6. Stay Connected

Share your travel plans with someone you trust. A quick text about your location can provide reassurance and a safety net. Relay details as available, including the google map if time allows.

7. Valuables

Control exposure of your vital or key personal items of value that might draw criminals' attention to your being target.

8. Empty and Crowded roads/ Streets

Avoid over crowded and empty passages while walking lonely. Also, care to mind Psv transport arrangements for your destination.

9. Self-Defense

Take basic self-defense skills which can boost your confidence. It’s not about being confrontational but having tools to protect yourself if needed as well.

10. Nota-bene

Public transport is a shared Public space for all to access. Most journeys are uneventful. Preparation in time is key for the unexpected. By staying vigilant, calm, and informed, you can protect yourself and those around you.

11. Journeys by Day are preference for safety

The departures and arrivals by day are most likely the safest as opposed to by night or darkness.

12. Unfamiliar Routes

New routes do attract more attackers on travellers than conversant roads. Asking strangers about your preferred routes attract viable attackers easily. Exposure of your unnecessary privacy information is a self defeatist. The more infor you release to strangers about yourself is dangerous. Guideline is to use Google map for convenience and confidentiality.

13. Cardinal Duty of citizens

Responsibility for the general public, is safety and security by each individuals immediate line of action, over selves, families, and properties.

14. Priorities

Safety and security are exceptional priorities, no matter the risks and challenges at hand.

Security consciousness can't be underscored enough to all.