Travelling safely

Every passenger has the right to reach their destination safely.

Public Transport Victoria and Melbourne's public transport operators have some safe travel tips to help you enjoy a comfortable journey.

Use the links on the menu to the left for information about travelling safely on trains, trams and buses, and travelling with children.

Travelling conditions

Passengers may incur infringements for the following behaviours on public transport:

  • placing feet on seats
  • consuming alcohol
  • indecent language
  • forcing doors
  • littering
  • smoking.

Please note: No smoking is allowed on trains, trams, buses or under covered areas of train platforms, tram shelters or bus shelters.

Emergency assistance

If you witness an emergency, accident, offence or act of vandalism while using Victoria's public transport network please report it to Emergency Assistance by calling 000.

State Government of Victoria