Top 5 tips for a safe ride heading Back to School

With students heading back to school after the Labour Day long weekend, many of whom are navigating the transit system for the first time, it will be extremely busy and often filled to capacity during rush hour.

If you’re new to using transit by yourself – or you have a child who is – it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. We hope our Top 5 safety tips will help you feel more confident during your journey.

• Plan your trip before you go. Use Trip Planner and sign up for Transit Alerts.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid poorly lit or isolated areas.
• If someone is making you feel unsafe, move away from the area. Alert transit staff or text Transit Police.
• If possible, sit in an aisle seat to avoid feeling trapped if someone who makes you uncomfortable sits beside you. (If someone then wants to sit in the window seat, be sure to move aside to let them in)
• Save our contact numbers in your mobile phone before you need them: 604.515.8300 for calls, and 87.77.77 for texts. Let us know if you don’t feel safe. Call 911 in any emergency.

While our officers will be on duty throughout the transit system, we rely on passenger reports to let us know where we are needed most. If you see something, say something, and help us keep transit safe for everyone. Download our printable “Transit Safety” brochure in PDF to share with your family and friends who use transit. To learn more, read our full list of safety tips, or watch the video:

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