I have noticed that when a brown person enters public transport, people often react somehow. Sometimes people for example pull their bags into their laps more tightly. They have some prejudices. One time I saw a woman immediately grimace and change seats when a woman...
Previously as a conductor I received some degrading name calling, but the amount has decreased now that we no longer sell tickets. Now we are left alone. We often remind young people to give their seats to the elderly, but I’ve witnessed a lot of situations where...
I am half Syrian, but I haven’t personally experienced very severe discrimination or harassment on public transport. I get some stares and nasty looks when I’m wearing a dress. I have witnessed a few incidents of discrimination or harassment. The latest one is fresh...
I have been a bus driver for 13 years. For five years I only drove the night shift. They are different than day shifts. It feels like people forget all manners at night – especially when drunk. Usually I can get out of situations by talking, but one time I...
If I notice harassment or discrimination I believe that I have a duty to intervene. As a person and an adult I have a duty especially if children on youths are being bullied. I work as a metro conductor. There are no cameras in the conductor cab, so I don’t usually...