Have you ever travelled on the last bus because you had to get to your destination before the next day? Sometimes you will arrive at your destination around 11 pm with deserted roads and scarce transport. Other times, you may arrive at the park or airport late at night and still need to find transport to your final destination. Several Nigerians prefer travelling at night because it is cheaper than travelling during the day and the journey is faster since the roads are free of other commuters. Small-scale business owners especially and people with social commitments are more likely to travel at night.

Without daylight, even the safest cities in the world can become dangerous. So how can you stay safe and free of danger when travelling or moving around at night? Here are a few tips:

SPREAD THE WORD
Before you depart, make sure you inform your hosts and your family. That way, they can check in on you and make sure all is well till you arrive at your destination. If anything goes wrong, they will be the first to alert the authorities on your behalf.

PLAN FOR INTERCITY TRANSPORTATION
Make plans for how you will get to your destination from the park. If you have taxi apps like Uber or Taxify, you can book a taxi. If you have a cab company’s number, you can call and arrange for a cab to pick you up at the park. You can also call your host to make transportation arrangements for you using the transport services in their vicinity. They can pick you up at the park themselves or tell you what you need to know to choose a reliable cab in their city...Read More at https://www.virtuedigest.com/8-safety-tips-for-travelling-solo-at-night/