2025 has begun and the holiday season has ended, that means everyone will be back out on the road commuting to work or school.
To avoid sitting in heavy traffic, a lot of commuters will opt for using public transport to travel to and fro work or school. Even when using public transport it’s important to remember road safety practices this January.
Martin Daly Autos is bringing you some New Years safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during your commute this January.
Try to plan your route in advance
Free travel apps are great for telling you everything you need to know about your journey. It can be necessary to look at your phone to track your journey, if you do this please take your phone out somewhere where it is harder for an opportunistic thief to take it. When planning your journey check the last train and bus times.
Know your exits
When on any form of public transport, check where the nearest exits, fire exists and alarms are in case you need to get off for whatever reason.
Stay where the people are
If you travelling by train try to avoid sitting in an empty carriage. If you are travelling by bus late at night it is always best to sit near the driver.
Keep your valuables secure in your bag
It can get very busy on trains and buses which would provide a thief with an easier opportunity to take something if your valuables are on show.
Trust your instincts
If you are sat somewhere and feel uncomfortable move away if you can. An example might be if you see someone behaving in a loud, aggressive or intoxicated manner. If you are on the train you could exit at the next stop and find another carriage where you feel safer or you can alert a member of staff at the station if you feel someone needs to intervene.
Spotted something suspicious?
If you see anything which seems out of place on public transport, for example, a bag which does not appear to belong to anyone, please let a member of staff at the station know. It may be nothing, but it is better to be cautious. You will not be wasting anyone’s time by raising the concerns you have.
