Personal Safety on the Bus
Waiting for the Bus
- Don't invite trouble. Keep gold chains out of sight, don't flash your jewelry, and turn your rings around so the stones don't show
- Don't open your purse or wallet while boarding the bus. Have your pass or money already in your hand
- Stand away from the curb until the bus arrives
- Try to avoid isolated bus stops
On the Bus
- Carry your wallet inside your coat or in a front pocket
- Check your purse or wallet if someone is jostling, crowding or pushing you
- During off hours, ride as near to the bus operator as possible
- If someone bothers you, change seats and/or tell the driver
- If you see any suspicious activity, tell the driver
- Keep your handbag in front of you and hold it close to your body with both hands
- Stay alert and be aware of the people around you
- A comb, placed horizontally in the fold of your wallet, will alert you if someone tries to remove it from your pocket
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