Rules of conduct in public transport

The question of what should be the rules of conduct in public transport, unfortunately, not everyone asks himself. Going on a long trip, such as by train, or arranging a grand trip for children on a classy excursion, most people do not think about the fact that there are specially designed rules of conduct when using various modes of transport.

According to the rules of the road, a vehicle is a source of increased danger. A school bus, electric train or just a car, in addition to comfort and convenience while moving from point A to point B, can at any time get into an emergency or create it for other road users. In this case, often the cause of an emergency situation is the passengers themselves, or rather, their behavior. And it doesn't matter what we have in front of us - a 20-seater minibus or a ten-car train.

From childhood, we all remember signs with the inscriptions “Do not stand at the edge of the platform”, “It is forbidden to talk to the driver while driving”, “Stand on the right, pass on the left” and the like. In childhood, such inscriptions are perceived as something boring, tedious and completely optional, especially if adults do not see.You can ride on the footboard of a tram, immediately jump into a departing train or run across the road right in front of the oncoming traffic. And after all, nothing will happen, they did it a hundred times. For the hundred and first time, unfortunately, irreversible consequences may occur.

The behavior of passengers can and, unfortunately, often provokes various accidents, including those with victims. Often in such cases, the reasons that pushed passengers to a gross violation of the rules for using public transport are elementary ignorance of these rules or neglect of them.

The notorious “hooks” cause, in addition to condemnation, compassion and even understanding: young people are trying to attract attention to themselves, which is quite understandable, especially in the context of a lack of attention from adults. However, it is difficult for electric train drivers and linemen to understand and forgive exalted teenagers.

In our country, the history of the rules of conduct in public transport begins in the nineteenth century before last, being one of the most important components of public security. Modern vehicles, designed for convenient and fast movement in space, require compliance with simple and at the same time binding rules.

It makes no sense to list the rules for using, for example, the subway or funicular (this is also a type of public transport), all the more there is no need to know all the above rules by heart.However, following the basic norms of behavior in public transport will allow not only to avoid unpleasant, including extreme situations, but also to behave politely towards others.

The main recommendations for the behavior of public transport passengers are listed below:

• be careful. Public transport passengers are best characterized by the concept of "Brownian motion", especially for the subway. Following information signs, as well as following the instructions of transport employees, is not someone's whim, but allows you to ensure the correct logistics and proper security measures. It is not only when you are driving your own car that you need to be careful: even in the sleeping car of a long-distance train, various unforeseen situations can arise. Always remember: public transport is a source of increased danger.

• Be polite. The culture of transport behavior is not a myth, but a reality that we face every day. Mutual courtesy and a patient attitude towards others makes it possible to avoid many unpleasant situations and greatly facilitates the work of employees and transport workers, primarily law enforcement officers. Public transport is called so because it belongs to everyone equally, and not to you personally, and only on the basis that you paid the fare.

• Follow elementary logic. As the tram pulled up to the stop, the doors opened and people happily rushed in, shoving and pushing as if it were the last tram for the next few days. The elevator rule (also, by the way, a type of passenger transport) works wherever there are doors: first they go out, then they go in.If there is no space in the subway car or surface transport cabin, you should not shove yourself in, creating inconvenience to yourself and others, but simply wait for the next transport.

• In the aviation sector of passenger transportation, the rules are much stricter than in the rest. And that's okay. When using an airplane or helicopter, one should be especially attentive, treat the work of pilots and other air transport workers with understanding. And to follow the rules of conduct during the flight and while at the airport - strictly and also with understanding.

Contrary to the stereotype that is still widespread, “everything is great there, but everything is terrible here,” the rules of conduct in public transport in European countries do not differ much from Russian ones. In Europe itself, there is a significant difference in the behavior of public transport in different countries. For example, in Italy or France, young people can afford to quietly make noise in public transport without crossing a certain line of what is permitted, while in northern European countries, the behavior of passengers can be called more restrained or even phlegmatic.

In all types of municipal and private passenger transport, you can see memos to passengers; however, these memos are not always duplicated in English, even if the case takes place in the historical center of a large European city.

The general norms of behavior in urban transport, as already mentioned, are in many ways similar to ours, and the existing differences can be summarized as follows:

• Europeans "on average for the hospital" follow the rules and regulations more carefully;
• in a European city, you will most often not be persistently offered help or loudly express dissatisfaction with your ignorance or ignorance of the rules;
• Europeans generally treat foreigners more condescendingly, in particular, this is manifested in the fact that you are likely to be explained in detail how best to get to the place you need.

In European countries, control over road transport, including passenger traffic, is much more serious. When traveling by subway or trolleybus, suburban train, and even more so on air transport, there is a serious control of both fare and baggage allowance, as well as compliance with security measures. Of course, it is impossible to predict the occurrence of emergencies one hundred percent, but the prevention of accidents in transport in Europe is paid no less attention than in our country.

For information on how to behave in public transport, see the video below.