Unspoken rules for commuting in London (survival tips)

Sharing some quick last minute commuting tips for your trip in London! I learned some of these the hard way 😅 but good reminder that no question is too silly nor too small to ask!

Travel safe xx

0:00 Intro
0:34 Tip 1: Look both ways! Hard to tell sometimes which roads are one-ways etc. Cars/Buses/Taxis will NOT stop for you like they do in other cities like the US (where they just honk and slow down)
0:41 Tip 2: Use pedestrian crossings! This is the only time you have right away where a car WILL stop for you on zebra crossings
0:44 Tip 3: Check for accessibility! Not all tube/trains stations will have step-free access
0:55 Tip 4: Setup Contactless! I find it more convenient than Oyster card because you don't have to top it up
0:59: Tip 5: Check the line direction! The eastbound and the westbound train will be opposite each other vs. other cities where they might be different entrances altogether. Similarly, when you get to a line in one direction (e.g. westbound), the same line will diverge
1:07: Tip 6: Don't wait for the doors to open automatically! They will open on the tube but not for the Overground, Trains, or Buses. Doors will only open if you press the button, even if stopped
1:21: Tip 7: Stand on the Right! London is a busy commuter city, so if you are going to be stood stationary, stand to the right so others can pass you

Helpful links:
Linking your contactless card with TFL (You do NOT need to do this step unless you want to track your journeys and manage refunds): https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/contactless-...
Citymapper for Route Planning: https://citymapper.com/?lang=en

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