How do you avoid someone on the bus?

Avoid eye contact. Lean against the window and stretch out your legs. Sit on the aisle seat and listen to music to pretend not to hear people asking for the window seat. Place a large bag or multiple items in the empty seat to make it time-consuming to move.



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While the daily commute is universally dreaded, most people feel talking to a stranger sitting next to them could make it even worse. It turns out, though, that most people are wrong. American researchers have found commuters who talked to strangers had a more positive experience than those who sat by themselves.

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According to several studies, the rate of death is lower for travel on public transport than that in cars. For example, in the USA, fatality rate for car occupants were found to be 23 times higher than those for bus occupants, per 100 million person-trips [3].

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Take it slowly – try 'graded exposure'. You might need to do this section of the journey a few times before it feels okay, but every time you do it the less anxious you'll feel. When you're ready, travel halfway, and so on. The final goal is going all the way there and home on the bus.

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If you're on public transit and have to take an important call that can't wait, keep it short and as quiet as you can. Don't get overly personal in your conversation either—no one needs to hear you describe symptoms to your doctor or tear your significant other a new one on their morning commute.

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10 Tips to Travel in Crowded Public Transport
  1. Know your transport. ...
  2. Move to the Center. ...
  3. Hold On. ...
  4. Do not lean on poles. ...
  5. Keep your feet and bags off the seats. ...
  6. Be aware of your surroundings. ...
  7. Be aware of your personal belongings. ...
  8. Keep your ticket and fare readily available.


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Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong. Many people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces, but it's actually a more complex condition. Someone with agoraphobia may be scared of: travelling on public transport.

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Try and find a seat or a bench and take five minutes to get some air, away from others if possible. Take deep breaths and use some breathing techniques to regulate your breathing. Grounding techniques such as the 54321 method can also help, repeating as many times as needed.

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Distract Yourself Groove to music to tame any frazzled nerves. Or listen to a podcast or audiobook. Either technique will direct your attention away from any negative feelings.

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Wait for others to exit the bus before boarding (if the same door is used for in and out). Board quickly and move ahead to make space for others. If there is a free seat, sit down. Store your baggage safely so that it does not endanger others and does not occupy other seats.

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