Anywhere I should avoid? Any kind of person I should look out for?
2006-11-10 16:41:58 · 16 answers · asked by Someone who cares 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
You'll be fine. I've lived in NYC all my life, I am a 26 year old girl, nothing has ever happened to me or any of my friends and we ride the subways at all hours. It's very safe. Lots of cops, lots of people always around at all hours of the night, lots of cameras. You might see a flasher, but that's about it. Just don't stare at anyone, read a book, act like you dont care, arent afraid, etc. Youll be fine/
2006-11-10 23:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you know which subway line you need to ride, ask a subway attendant, or get a Subway Map. Never sit in a subway car by yourself, especially at night. Don't be occupied with reading a newspaper, magazine, etc. If possible, sit next to a woman with a baby or child, or, an old person. Keep your eyes on your purse and packages. Don't carry a lot of pacakges with you. Be aware of your surroundings. Get off at the correct subway stop.
2006-11-10 18:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some pepper spray. You can hold it while keeping your hand in your pocket. Sometimes I hold it up in my sleeve if I'm really nervous about something. Stay near other people. Try not to be the only person in the subway car if possible. Just avoid people that are acting strange like you would anywhere else and don't let them catch you staring at them or they might try to talk to you. Bring a book so that you look busy. Don't get off the train in a bad neighborhood unless you really have no choice.
2006-11-10 17:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the conductor. Despite what some (uninformed) people on here think, New York is a very safe place.
However, no place, (not even a cowtown in the middle of nowhere) is 100% safe. So, if you're riding the subway late at night it's always best to sit in the conductor's car at the middle of the train. He or she will keep an eye on you.
2006-11-11 04:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by wineboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make certain you comprehend which subway line you're able to desire to experience, ask a subway attendant, or get a Subway Map. in no way sit down in a subway automobile by ability of your self, exceedingly at nighttime. don't be thinking analyzing a newspaper, magazine, and so on. If attainable, sit down next to a girl with a toddler or toddler, or, an previous guy or woman. shop your eyes on your handbag and programs. do not carry distinctive pacakges with you. observe of your environment. Get off on the main suitable subway provide up.
2016-10-21 21:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay off of the subway is the best way. Good Luck.
Have a great day!
2006-11-10 16:50:27 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The subways are safe 24/7
There are video cameras everywere.
If you feel unsafe, ride in the first car on the train, where the driver is.
2006-11-10 21:46:25 · answer #7 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't get caught alone in the subway, make sure you are with the crowd if you can. Stand or sit up straight and try and look very attentive and aware. Don't make yourself look tired or like a victim and you won't be one.
2006-11-10 18:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by el nombre 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,, the best way to be safe in New York City,,, Move !!!!
No offense, you could not pay me enough to live there!!!!!
You can call me country or cowboy or what ever,, you can keep NYC as far as i am concerned..
I can walk around my home town, and not be afraid of anything or anyone , anytime of day....
Good luck
2006-11-10 17:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
stay in the middle of the platform if there is a bench or close to the stair case so you run away
2006-11-10 21:22:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋