Travelling Safely in London
Coming to University in London, provides you with many new opportunities to socialise and meet new people, whether it it here on campus, or out in one of the many popular night spots around London. However, it is important that you always consider your safety, especially if you have to travel home late at night.
Leaving from the Union...
Every Friday night during and after Crush, the Student's Union provides a free night bus to the LSE Halls of Residences. It leaves at 12pm, 1am and 2am. Priority is given to women travelling alone, and those that live in the halls that are the greatest distance from the Union.
There are two free-phones in the Union building that connect you directly to a licensed mini-cab operator. One is located in the foyer of the Union, and the other in front of the SU reception.
There are many night buses that leave regularly from Aldwych. On the notice boards in the SU foyer, you can find an up to date map of all the bus routes, that operate from this area both during the day and at night.
Leaving from other locations...
For detailed maps of all public transport in your area, check out www.tfl.gov.uk.
To obtain localised licensed cab numbers direct to your mobile phone simply text 'HOME' to 60835.
In case you want to store some direct in your phone, here are the numbers for a few licensed taxi firms.
One number taxi bookings - 0871 871 8710
Zingo - 08700 700 700
Call-a-cab - 020 8901 4444
Comcab - 020 7908 0207
Datacab - 020 7432 1540
Dial-a-cab- 020 7253 5000
Radio taxis - 020 7272 0272
XETA - 0845 108 3000
For more taxi and private hire info, or to check a licence, call 020 7222 1234 or visit www.tfl.gov.uk/pco.
REMEMBER: There are many illegal mini-cabs operating in London. 11 sexual assaults occur every month in unlicensed mini-cabs. Do not become a statistic. Always use a licensed taxi, black cab or public transport.
Personal Attack Alarms
The SU provides personal attack alarms for all students. These are available for no charge from the Students Union stall at Freshers Fair, behind the bar in the Tuns, welfare officers in halls and finally the Advice Centre on the 2nd floor of the East Building.
