2023-09-03 21:16:20
Social networks provide everything and there is certain content that turns out to be very constructive for users, as a clip posted on TikTok ended up being in which they gave different tips for riding TransMilenio.
Currently, the capital’s transportation system moves nearly two million passengers a day and does not enjoy a good reputation due to congestion, insecurity, lack of buses and cases of abuse that some people dare to do. to report.
Insecurity in Transmilenio is one of the biggest concerns of system users. | Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Imag
Five tips for riding Transmilenio
The first advice given in the video refers to the possibility of help that may be required in the event of an accident; For this reason, she recommends staying in the front cars, because according to her, it turns out to be safer than those in the back. Regarding robberies, the video warns about staying close to the windows, as she points out that she has seen how thieves climb onto the buses. and they shave the mobile phones of the surprised passengers who are left without the opportunity to defend themselves or recover their devices. When it comes to avoiding circumstances that could endanger passengers, this video points out that it is better to sit on the chairs that are next to them. to the hallway, this to prevent criminals from cornering their victims and encouraging escape and requesting help. He also recommends carrying gas and leaving it visible so that thieves avoid approaching. Riding on Transmilenio can be synonymous with sleeping for a while, so you have to place your suitcase or belongings on your abdomen and pass your hand over it to avoid that other people’s friends take possession of their belongings. Lastly, it is recommended not to go to the edge of the stations, as people can be victims of pushing that can end in accidents, which have sometimes even cost them their lives. to some passengers.
In the video he recommends loading a gas and making it visible so that thieves do not try to approach. | Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images
Video: Police assistant fell from TransMilenio for capturing a criminal who had just robbed passengers
Insecurity continues unabated in Bogotá, so much so that not even the authorities are safe from it. This September 1st, while she was trying to capture an alleged criminal, a police assistant fell from a TransMilenio station and ended up with delicate health conditions.
The passengers pointed out to the uniformed women the women who had allegedly just robbed some passengers, which is why she requested a search, although she found no evidence that they had in fact stripped the citizens of their belongings.
However, when the auxiliary asked for the support of some patrols, one of the designated ones ran away, perhaps because she had something to hide.
“She approaches them and searches them without finding evidentiary material. At that moment she calls the patrols to support her in the procedure and one of the women tries to evade the assistant’s action. There, she tried to capture her,” said the commander of the Police of the mass transportation system, Lieutenant Colonel Jader Llerena.
The incident was recorded at the El Virrey station. | Photo: X: @AlertaBogota
What affected the assistant the most was not only the impact of the fall, but also the fact that the woman she was chasing fell on top of her. Of course, she was treated by some citizens and by health personnel from an ambulance. Now, she is recovering.
“An ambulance was called there and this case was attended to. At this time, our assistant is in good condition and the other person was prosecuted and placed at the disposal of the competent authority. We have another complaint in which it says that the criminal stole some items from them,” added the commander.
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