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Is it safe to travel by bus in India?

It's not recommended to take tuk-tuks or taxis late at night, particularly for solo female travelers. Trains and buses are also safe, but in our experience, night-time can become a bit bothersome for women. To avoid men staring and potentially touching my wife, we would set up a curtain around her bed on the train.



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In particular, never accept rides from strangers, avoid unnecessary journeys after nightfall and avoid traveling in unfamiliar areas alone. Solo female travelers should be especially vigilant. Petty theft can be a problem in India.

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NEW DELHI: In the past four years — 2018 to 2021 — a total of 22,442 persons, including school children, lost their lives in bus accidents across the country. Just Uttar Pradesh accounted for nearly 5,000 such fatalities or about one-fifth of the total deaths.

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The safest seat on a bus is in the middle (aisle seats), between the two front tires. This is because it is the most protected from potential accidents. After finding out from the bus carrier how the seats are located on the bus, try to give preference to seats installed near the aisle.

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Respect the personal space of co-passengers Also, do not sit on anyone else's seat or put your belongings on it. Similarly, if you are travelling with children, who typically have a shorter attention span than adults, then make sure to pack games, colouring books, stories, etc. for them.

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