When you are on the subway platform, stay well behind the yellow line, away from the platform edge. Secure valuables in front pockets or within zippered compartments inside of your bags or purses.
What are the best seats at the NYC subway?
What to Know
- The first great internet debate of the decade is already underway: Which is the best seat in the subway?
- A Twitter user posed the question and has gotten thousands of replies.
- Most seem to prefer seat 1 or 5, though for those of a certain height, seat 4 got a lot of support.
How do you stay safe on subway NYC?
Avoid end cars when possible especially during late night hours. Cover jewelry and turn gem stone rings inward towards the palm side of your hand. Wear purses and backpacks to the front of you to prevent grab & run crimes. Stay awake and alert and try to exit with others.
Where is the safest place to sit on a subway train?
What is the least safe subway in NYC?
Based on which trains had the highest crime rate per every 100,000 trips, the top nine most dangerous subway lines were:
- Broadway Junction Station (BMT Canarsie Line/BMT Jamaica Line/IND Fulton Street Line) – A, C, J, L, Z train. …
- Broad Channel Station (IND Rockaway Line) – A, S train.
How to be safe on NYC subway?
Sit in the “Conductor car” usually in the middle of the train during off-peak hours. You are less likely to get harassed or be victimized in this car. Avoid end cars when possible especially during late night hours. Cover jewelry and turn gem stone rings inward towards the palm side of your hand.
How can I protect myself on a train?
- When getting on the train, sit in the motorman's car (first car) or find the conductor's cab (usually marked on the platform)
- Do not get into an empty car alone.
- Take note if people congregated to one side of the train.
- As soon as you get on the train, take note of the people on train.