I haven't owned my scooter for more than a year. There were lots of people on the corner, I knew I wasn't going to be long, I parked it outside of a bank, and the thief broke the scooter itself to steal it. I incorrectly assumed that I could go for ten/fifteen minutes in the middle of the day in the middle of a city with it locked.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your scooter. When you get a replacement you may want to speak with your insurance agent to beef up comprehensive coverage on your policy (or consider getting coverage if you don't already have it).

It's very common knowledge for scooter owners. Friend of mine had his Dultron stolen the same way, he even used a krypto lock Come check our r/electricscooters feel free to read some literature on there.

Thanks a bunch for victim-blaming and calling me stupid. I know I fucked up and I feel awful enough about it already.

All of my scooters stay with me from the time I walk out the door with it until I return home . I never EVER EVER leave any of them unattended locked anywhere they are too great of a target for thieves no matter how good the lock is there is always a weak spot that a thief can easily exploit and in a minute or so with todays rechargeable power tools Be Gone with your scooter if you want to keep it you never lock it up . Check on Marketplace/Craigslsit/Offer. But other then that your scooter is most likely gone. MPD will take a report and toss it in the trash. Very stupid to lock a $600 scooter outside a sketchy metro station

This is a must.

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Even better for #2, take your bag off your shoulder and hold it down by your feet when it’s crowded, it makes a huge difference spacing wise

You can bring your non-service dog on Metrorail, but it must be in a carrier.

> Don't put your bag between your legs, they invade the space of the person next to you if you do.

I'd say for a normal sized backpack, you can put it in front of your legs though. My backpack can be heavy so I don't really enjoy putting it in my lap. I'll probably only do so if it's crowded.

I would add that you can transport your bicycle on the Metro but not when trains are crowded. I would say non-peak hours are best. Also, the first and last cars tend to be least crowded so they are the best for transporting a bicycle.

This is more of a tip, but I detail here how I secure my belongings to my body. At this point, I have a good waist bag so I just attach it to the zippers on the waist bag.

Also, if you see a crime taking place, you can text MyMTPD (696873).

Corollary: if you see someone on the elevator, assume they actually need it, because invisible disabilities are a thing that exists.

I don’t think it matters ultimately but no one says I’m going to catch the metrobús :)

Don’t sit near the metro doors and if you do, make sure you don’t have bags or your cell phone easy to grab.

Kids will grab your shit at stops and run out as the door closes

I tend to just run into them because I never consider that somebody is going to stop inside the threshold (or on that little metal plate on the escalator, whatevers relevant)

To the right on the escalator so people walking down can pass on the left.

I just stop and stare. Most get the idea.

Half of em get all snippy too when you bump into them or pass "too close" for their liking 😂

What a childish way to exist in the world

If you're in a full bus, and you're standing in the aisles, move back. It's very annoying when some asshole decides to block the whole bus by not moving back

I hate that so much. One of my biggest peeves.

A healthy fear for your safety

Yes! This. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤗

1. When sitting on the inside seat and you have to get off, gently tap or make eye contact with the person sitting next to you and say "please excuse me. I am getting off at the next stop, thank you."

It is a total asshole move to simply stand up or give a demanding energy glare for them to get up for you.

2. Also, if you are healthy enough with no mobility, knee or back issues offer your seat up on a crowded bus/ train to the elderly, pregnant, or physically struggling.

3. If someone is already sitting in a two seater space with their child, ask the parent if your child can share the space with them. I think it is so rude to make assumptions and decisively invade people's personal space by inserting your kid between them.

4. Be aware of your surroundings when you walk on the platform by not making sudden stops. If you need to organize yourself pull over to a well lite corner or bench.

5. If there is a problem on the train. De- esculate the issue as soon as possible by getting to a safe place and hitting the call center button on the next train car to report the incident to the operator or get off and report it to the station manager.

6. If you or anyone falls/ gets hurt, or has a complaint write down the bus number, time, and approximate location and call (202) 637-7000. Thanks. 😊

• If walking at metro station with a group don't all line up and take up the whole platform (someone wants to get around you).
• If you get motion sickness make sure you are sitting on the metro with the seats facing the way you are going.
• If you see someone not pay for bus or metro, don't say anything, don't stare. Just mind your business.
• Let those in wheelchairs get on bus first since the bus will likely have to lower the ramp and stuff.
• When waiting for bus or metro don't stand too close to anyone else if it can be helped.