Building caring communities together

Public transport:

For many of us public transport is a daily part of our lives. Thousands of people make use of a train, bus or taxi to get from point A to point B. With so many of us sharing our personal space we need to be mindful of the following to avoid unnecessary discomfort:

• Avoid eating while you’re using public transport. 
• Don’t throw litter out the windows of public transport or in it. There are bins on the station or bus terminus. If there’s no place to dispose of the items, keep it and throw it away in the nearest bin or at home.
• Avoid your comfort from becoming the discomfort of fellow commuters.
• Don’t take up 2 seats.
• Don't place your bag on an open seat.
• If you're about to board a bus or train, allow boarded passengers to exit first.
• Be respectful to the driver and other staff.
• Respect the privacy of other commuters, what they’re doing is none of your business.
• Use headphones/earphones when listening to music and keep the volume at a level that only you can hear.
• Give up your seat to those who really need it, like the elderly or pregnant women.
• Don’t vandalise the trains, busses or infrastructure.
• Don’t use the train as your soapbox or to evangelise other commuters. 
• Cough into the inside of your elbow to limit the spread of germs.
• If you’re travelling by train, sit in the carriage that your ticket indicates e.g. metro or metro plus.
• If you’re using MyCiti busses, don’t sit on the red seats marked for the elderly, disabled or frail. Read more about etiquette on board MyCiti busses.

Let’s play our part and make public transport a better experience for everyone.   

Parenting

Parenthood is one of the most difficult and fulfilling roles. Raising children to become responsible and productive citizens should be a very important focus of any parent.

Who we are as adults is largely based on the manners, discipline and morals that are instilled by our parents and teachers  while growing up. Children learn through what we say and teach them - but more importantly by the 

Children should be taught to:

• Respect themselves, their friends and classmates.
• Learn boundaries of what's acceptable behaviour at home and in public.
• Show respect to older persons.
• Use good social manners (please, thank you, greetings).
• Offer their seat to older persons, disabled and pregnant commuters on public transport.
• Respect their school, teachers and uniform by adhering to the school’s code of conduct.
• Always be honest, and help those less fortunate than they are.  

Children who know that they’re loved by their parents and are positively encouraged and taught to love and respect themselves, are better equipped to face life’s challenges. These children will know their self-worth and will in all likelihood make better decisions that’s not based on peer pressure.

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Public spaces

We all share a beautiful country with many public spaces made available for us to enjoy the tranquil and scenic outdoors. We also share areas such as pavements, malls and stadiums. To ensure that we all enjoy these spaces equally, remember to be considerate of others by: 

• Not playing loud music.
• Ensuring that any activities such as playing with balls or a frisbee doesn’t disturb anyone else.
• Close taps after using it. Don’t waste water.
• Keeping your area clean by removing any rubbish such as paper plates, plastic containers and packets. 
• Not blocking pavements or passageways for others to pass by.
• Not bumping into others in shopping centres, and always being mindful of others around you.

When we're respectful, considerate and helpful toward each other, then we are truly Better Together.

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