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Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transportation

Posted by admin in Monday, April 05th 2010

Tips for your Safety While Riding Public Transport

While millions of people ride on public Transportation every day is a good idea to always stay alert. If you are a women having a personal alarm or pepper spray for protection is not a bad idea. I know that while you want to sleep make sure you protect what is yours.

Safety on the Train

* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.

* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing makes sure you have your back to the wall of the train.

* Always check to see where the emergency cord id or any help button should you ever need it you won’t have to get crazy to find it. I do this in most nightclubs or hotels. I never want to be in a place I don’t know how to get out should I need to.

*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.

* If you feel like something is not safe wait for a stop that is busy and get off or change your seat. Please don’t get off at a stop that no one is at. If someone were to follow you, you would be alone.

Bus Stop Safety Tips

* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.

* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.

Safety in a cab

* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.

* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.

* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.

If you travel on public transportation allot you know most this. Its always a good idea to be ready just in case have a pepper spray or a personal alarm on you key chain or in your bag make sure it is not in the bottom of you bag so you can’t find it. It is of no use to you if you can’t find it when you need it most.

While millions of people ride on public Transportation every day is a good idea to always stay alert. If you are a women having a personal alarm or pepper spray for protection is not a bad idea. I know that while you want to sleep make sure you protect what is yours.

Safety on the Train

* Never get on the last car you need to stay with other people just in case. The last car is away from everything mostly people.

* Keep all your personal items next to you on your lap or if standing make sure you have your back to the wall of the train.

* Always check to see where the emergency cord id or any help button should you ever need it you won’t have to get crazy to find it. I do this in most nightclubs or hotels. I never want to be in a place I don’t know how to get out should I need to.

*While on the train make sure you wait where other people are don’t go to the side where no one is.

* If you feel like something is not safe wait for a stop that is busy and get off or change your seat. Please don’t get off at a stop that no one is at. If someone were to follow you, you would be alone.

The Bus Stop

* Know when the bus is coming don’t go to the bus stop at night and just wait you could be their along time.

* Go to a bus stop that has other people waiting.

Safety in a cab

* When calling the cab ask for the drivers name so when you get in ask them what their name is just for a little extra protection.

* Its a good idea to have your money and keys ready when the cab arrives you don’t want to go into you bag while driving.

* If your gut tells you to get out just ask the driver to pull over on a busy street and get out. The worst that could happen is you have to walk a little its better then becoming a victim.

If you travel on public transportation allot you know most this. Its always a good idea to be ready just in case have a pepper spray or a personal alarm on you key chain or in your bag make sure it is not in the bottom of you bag so you can’t find it. It is of no use to you if you can’t find it when you need it most.

Long Distance Bus Travel – 6 Practical Tips for the Backpacker

Posted by admin in Sunday, March 21st 2010

Travel by bus can be one of the most economical and convenient ways to travel. If you are lucky you can see some beautiful scenery and meet interesting people. Following the below tips will help you have a nice bus trip:

1. A good way to save a night accommodations is to take a long distance train or bus during the night. Use earplugs and eye shades if you plan on getting any sleep.

2. Wait for a cute guy/girl to show up to check in at the airport or to buy the bus ticket and the stand in line behind that person. If you are lucky you will get the seat next to them :) But realistically we will gladly settle for someone who does not smell, has their body fat pouring into our seat or drools while sleeping…

3. Find out which side of the bus the sun will be and try to get a seat on the opposite side. The worst seats are:

* In the front:

- you can see how terrible the driving is

- the driver may be allowed to smoke even on a non smoking bus

- the seats may have less leg room

* Next to the toilets (usually in the back)

* The last row (may not recline fully)

4. Even though the bus company may claim that there is air conditioning and heating these often turn out to be broken in some countries, prepare for the worst.

5. Bring along a sweater even if it is warm outside, the air con can make things very cold.

6. When traveling by bus you enter cities which sometimes do not have a clear city sign. If you want to know where you are you can try to find out by looking at the bottom of the signs for various shops, they sometimes have the city name written there.

Yosemite National Park: Five Tips to Effectively Travel to Yosemite by Amtrak Train and Bus

Posted by admin in Wednesday, March 17th 2010

Yosemite National Park is one of United States’ first national parks.  It received that designation in 1890 with the prodding of naturalist John Muir.  Today over 3.5 million people visit the 1200 acres of the park annually.

Fortunately, Yosemite National Park has Amtrak service close by on the San Joaquin service.  From Merced, CA, you have automobile and bus alternatives to the park.  Here are five tips/hints for effectively traveling to/from Yosemite by land:

One:  There are three or four Amtrak trains northbound from Bakersfield and southbound from Sacramento or Oakland each day that have connecting service to Yosemite.  At Merced, connect to the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) bus right at the Amtrak station.  The YARTS bus stops in Catheys Valley, Mariposa, Midpines and El Portal on its way to/from Yosemite.  In the park itself, the bus stops at the Yosemite Lodge, Valley Visitor Center, Ahwahnee Hotel and Curry Village.  The same bus will get you back to the Amtrak Merced station in time to board your outbound train.

Two:  From the Visitor Center, you can connect with another YARTS bus to the rest of Yosemite and beyond to Mammoth Lakes.  This service runs only when the Tioga Pass is open, which is typically from June to September.  The bus goes to Crane Flat, White Wolf, Tuolumne Meadows, Lee Vining, June Lake and Mammoth Lakes.

Three:  You may wish to reserve a rental car for maximum flexibility.  Most of the car rental facilities are on 13th or 16th Streets in Merced, at least one mile away from the train station.  Therefore you should check with your rental car agency to see whether they can pick you up at the train station or if you will need to take a taxi to get there.

Four:  If it is more convenient to start your trip in San Francisco or Southern California, Amtrak has connecting service.  There are six locations in San Francisco where travelers can connect to an Amtrak Thruway bus to Oakland.  In Los Angeles, there is connecting train or bus service from San Diego, Oceanside, and Santa Ana.  From Los Angeles, there is dedicated bus service to Bakersfield.  For all of these services, there is through ticketing that allows you to travel the various buses and trains on one ticket!

Five:  The San Joaquins are all-reserved trains.  To experience Amtrak coach service, you must make advanced reservations.  By buying your tickets in advance for both Amtrak and connecting services to Yosemite, you may be able to receive discounted advance purchase fares or special fares for students and seniors.

Tips for a Cheap Oklahoma Vehicle Insurance

Posted by admin in Thursday, February 25th 2010

It is true that first time buyers of auto cover in Oklahoma are usually unsure or shaky; however, here are some procedures that will reduce their auto cover premium and help them get the best deals…

The World Wide Web is filled with useful information on vehicle cover and their companies; feel free to use this resource and get cheap quotes. Friends and home partners could offer some great help here in that they can help you source different companies and provide you detailed results for you to study. This study is important before you set out for an auto cover deal in Oklahoma.

Access your vehicle to find out the type of insurance deal you will go for. With older cars and with many drivers you will surely need to include a towing coverage. Note that this has the effect of pushing up your charges. Take note of the amount of money you can pay every month.

No doubt about the fact that comparing vehicle insurance premium in earlier years was difficult but with the introduction of the online search options, this process became a lot easier. Now you do not have to leave your home or offices to have access to the information you need on your car insurance premium.

Vehicle insurance is a must for you if you must drive. A basic fact here is that it gives you the legal freedom to drive a car without you being disturbed by any security operative and more, it is also good security for your car.

Your vehicle insurance company should be ready to offer you a free professional consultation on your cover need so that you can get the best service that suits you.

Where To Get This in Oklahoma? Click Here: Best Oklahoma Car Insurance

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