In terms of New York subway safety, if you feel uncomfortable when you enter the station for whatever reason (even after you’ve swiped your card), leave. Weird vibe in an empty station at a late hour? Exit the station. Don’t wander to the end of the platform if you’re flying solo on a late night out, especially if there’s no one else waiting for a train. If you get down to the platform and find few people, wait by the station agent, or just inside the turnstiles within the agent’s view. In saying that, I believe in being smart and trusting your gut, which does an awesome job of telling the truth in most situations. If you’re not a seasoned New Yorker, how do you know when riding the New York subway is safe, and when it’s not? Is there a cut-off time? Generally, the subway is extremely safe, but that doesn’t mean crime can’t happen. Truth be told, I lie somewhere in the middle. I also know people who avoid going underground like the plague. I know women who ride the subway everywhere and at any hour, fearlessly. If you live in New York City, or you travel to the city often, each of the scenarios mentioned above has probably happened to you or someone you’ve met. Without spending your grocery money, riding the train might be your only option to get home…. Uber is a 20-minute wait with a gouged price. It’s raining and there’s not a vacant cab in sight. A taxi ride from Hell’s Kitchen to Central Harlem will cost at least $35 without traffic whereas a MetroCard swipe is a mere $2.75….

You’re in Midtown after seeing a Broadway show and eating a late-night dinner. You’re out carousing in New York City later than expected and you’d have to walk a few blocks to catch a taxi to get back home, but the train entrance is only ten feet away from where you’re standing…. Here’s My Guide to New York Subway Safety.

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