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Safety and security on public transport

Lewisham DLR station at nightIn this section of the site you can find out how the Council works with Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police to make public transport safer across the borough.

You can find advice and information on:

There is also information on the Mayor of London's 
safer travel at night scheme, and the safer stations survey that we carried out in 2006.

Travel safety tips

Do:

  • wait in a well-lit place near other people
  • sit near the help point at stations
  • sit near the emergency alarm on trains
  • carry extra money in case you get stranded and need to take another bus or train or ring for a lift
  • move away from a situation if you feel uncomfortable
  • make your mobile phone call before you leave the station, not outside it
  • ask someone to meet you at the bus stop or train station at night.

Don't:

  • use unlicensed minicabs
  • flash your cash. Have your pass or correct change ready instead
  • sit on your own. Sit near the driver or other passengers.

Further information

Contact the Community Safety Team for further information about how your Council tackles crime and works to ensure the safety and security of everyone in our community. Our details are below.

Contact us
Community Safety Team
Tel: 020 8314 7531