Whichever mode of transport you choose, you should always report unattended bags, luggage or suspicious activity to staff or a police officer immediately. If no staff or police are available, our stations have Help Points which will connect you to a member of staff.
Buses and trains
These tips may be useful if you are travelling at night. Take particular care if you are travelling after drinking.
- Plan your journey in advance as much as possible and make sure you know your route and stop
- Check the times of the last buses, Tubes and trains
- Have your ticket, pass or change ready so your purse or wallet is out of sight and keep bags zipped and valuables secure
- Look out for Help Points and passenger alarms – use them if you feel threatened. These will connect you to a member of staff
Cycling
- Try to lock your bike in a designated parking facility
- Don’t leave your bike in the same place every day
- Secure your bike safely by locking both wheels and the frame to the cycle stand or another immovable object
- Take removable items, like lights and pump, with you
- Register your cycle