Safety and travel

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London is normally a safe place to be, but it pays to be aware of the potential dangers.

999 - the number to dial in an emergency in the UK.

Here are a few tip to staying safe:

Try not to travel alone, but if this unavodiable make sure you stay close to people, or let someone know you have left or are on your way home.
Always carry some cash with you, and carry an AZ if you are not familiar with London.
Nightbuses run all over London. Most now have CCTV so are safe. If you feel uncomfortable, sit near the driver, and let them know you are travelling alone.
Never get into unlicensed mini-cabs. Black cabs are the best.
Pick up your free panic alarm from the SU Reception, Advice and Counselling Centre, the Education and Welfare Officer or in halls.
Leaving safely 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 is a free phone in the the lobby ( between the Tuns and the quad), from where you can ring through to a licensed taxi firm.
There are many night buses that leave regularly from Aldwych. You can get your free night bus map from the Education and Welfare Officer, or if you live in halls from your hall committee.

Travelling around London...

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 h2. '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.