Why Safety Matters
Living and studying in a busy city is exciting, but it also comes with responsibilities. Whether you’re heading to lectures, enjoying a night out, or walking home from work, it’s important to feel safe and know how to support your friends. Here are some practical tips from SafeKab to help you stay secure while making the most of student life.
Use the SafeKab App
In today’s fast-paced university life, convenience, safety, and time-saving transportation are more important than ever. Taxis tick all those boxes, offering a reliable and efficient way to get around your new city. From avoiding the hassle of parking to ensuring your safety, taxis offer a smart and stress-free alternative to other transport options. Next time you need to get to class or want to explore a new part of town, consider grabbing a taxi—it’s a smart move for any university student.
Top 5 Reasons To Travel with SafeKab
- Empowered Travel
The app empowers passengers to choose their preferred car and driver. The app offers complete transparency, ensuring you are in control of your journey. - Safety Code
Before starting your journey, you’ll get a unique code to match your driver’s code, enhancing safety and confidence. - Journey Monitoring
Stay connected with loved ones during your travels. Share your journey information and location in real-time, providing peace of mind to your friends and family. - Panic Button
In case of emergencies, the app has a panic button that notifies both the local office and designated contacts, ensuring your safety during the journey. - Cashless Travel
PAy for your cabs upfront and digitally. This way, you can always make sure you have money for the taxi home, and you don’t need to carry any cash!
SafeWalk is a free app feature by SafeKab designed to give peace of mind to solo travellers. Think of it as your digital travel buddy, available wherever you go in the UK.
Key Features of the App
Real-Time Location Sharing
Let your loved ones follow your route in real-time. Going for a walk on your own? They’ll know exactly where you are.
Built-In Panic Button
Feel threatened? Press the always-visible panic button on your phone screen. It alerts your chosen contact and the SafeKab control centre instantly.
Keep Your Belongings Secure
Never leave laptops, phones, or bags unattended, even for a few minutes. This applies in cafés, libraries, and study spaces. If you need to step away, take your valuables with you to avoid unnecessary risk.
Stay Alert on the Move
Scrolling while walking makes you less aware of your surroundings and traffic. Keep your phone in your bag and stay focused when crossing roads or moving through busy areas.
Choose Safe Routes
When walking, especially at night, stick to well-lit, busy roads instead of shortcuts. Being visible and around others helps reduce risks and makes you feel safer.
Plan Ahead for Nights Out
Before heading out, think about how you’ll get home. Share your plans with friends. Making arrangements early avoids stress later.
Keep Your Phone Charged and Share Locations
A charged phone is essential. Share your live location with friends on apps like SafeKab so you can easily reconnect if you get separated during a night out. Whenever possible, stay together as a group when out with your University friends.
Know Your Limits
If you drink alcohol or use drugs, be mindful of how much. You’ll find guidance on drug use and drinking responsibly from Student Welfare.
Respect Others and Speak Up
Harassment is never acceptable, and “jokes” that make others uncomfortable are harmful. Learn how to be an active bystander in University and access support if you or a friend experience harassment.
Where to Get Help
- Student Support website: A resource for more general safety advice.
- Police: Report non-emergencies by calling 101, visiting a station, or reporting online. In emergencies, always dial 999.
Download SafeKab
Safety and reliability are the core values of SafeKab. Download the app today and join the safety revolution.
To learn more and be a part of this exciting journey in community safety, visit SafeKab’s website. Or follow us on all social media platforms.
Download the SafeKab app today and experience travel with confidence and security.
