Travelling safely

Every passenger has the right to reach their destination safely.

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

   

Metropolitan trains
 

→ Safe train travel in Melbourne

Metropolitan trams
 

→ Safe tram travel in Melbourne

Metropolitan buses
 

→ Safe bus travel in Melbourne
   

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.
 

Further information

For further information about safe travel in Melbourne and Victoria, visit the Department of Transport's Safe Travel webpage (opens in new window).