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Page 7 of 12  Many tourists, both Mexican and foreign, daily use the buses, streetcars, peseras and bullet train in Mexico City. Some visitors, who are more cautious, only take public transportation during the weekends, which is a better option if you are extremely sensitive to safety concerns in the streets of Mexico City.
Common Sense RulesIf you decide to jump on a city bus or pesera (normally a VW Van or Combi) SolutionsAbroad recommends: Use common-sense preventive security measures. Leave behind your flashy jewelry. Do not carry your credit cards. Instead, bring just the cash you need for your outing. Don't carry with you more cash than what is equal to 3 day's salary. Have exact change ready when boarding to pay your fare. (Bring MX$0.50, 1, 2, and 5 peso coins.) You may or may not get a ticket. Dress down, if possible. Ladies, refrain from wearing provocative attire. Before you leave your office or home, know your routes. Make sure you are aware of your transportation options once you step off the bus. Be careful boarding and stepping off of buses, as drivers are sometimes quite unpredictable. Your ride may take off suddenly or not come to a complete stop when you get off. Also, once you enter the vehicle - in the case of buses - locate the electric bell near the exit door in the back of the bus. You will need to press this button to signal the driver to stop. Be aware that loud music may sometimes be played by young bus drivers. When standing on a full bus, be mindful of pickpockets. Placing your wallet in a hard-to-reach pocket is wise. Mexican women carry their purses clutched to their chests or resting under their hands in their laps. If you have the option, take a bus that is not full.
Don't panic. Millions of Mexican citizens and tourists routinely use public transportation without regret or incident. A few who are not careful, unfortunately, do become part of the statistics. By Mario Gonzalez-Roman, a retired Foreign Service National Security Advisor to the United States Embassy, currently a private Security Consultant, columnist at www.securitycornermexico.com Return to top
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