20 life hacking to navigate the big city without a car

Underground

If the city has a subway, it is the most intuitive of all modes of transport: it is difficult to get lost and is easy to navigate on the scheme and signs. But even here there are tricks.

1. If the input to the subway station is closed, try to go through the exit

For example, in Moscow, the transitions between the stations closed at about one in the morning, the entrance to the subway - a little later, but the outputs are open to passengers last the longest. This life hacking will come in handy if you are just a little too late: at the beginning of the second night to end sends the last train.

2. Note the number of the desired output from the metro station

If you are traveling to visit a friend, you do not need to know a bunch of details and cram instructions like: "Get out of the last car, then to the right, left and right again." Just ask the output number and focus already on the platform.

3. If you are afraid to get under the wheels of the train, wait for him at the beginning of the platform

Council for the timid: if you are afraid that some crazy city tolknot you on rails, stand at the edge of the platform, where the first car stops. Even if your mistrust is very rewarding and you fall, then just otryahnotes and climb onto the platform.

4. Look for unmarked passages in the subway

At some stations, go to the desired branch can not on the platform of the steps, and through alternative crossings are not marked on the label. In Moscow, for example, so you can save some time, moving between stations "Theater" and "Revolution Square."

5. Get up to the second row on the escalator

It seems that the subway is powerless in trying to impose this system: passengers are traditionally the right side of the escalator, passing the "runners" on the left. But the scheme with two rows of really working: The flow of passengers moving faster. If all citizens get used to occupy the left lane, move the subway will be more convenient.

Taxi

In 2019 taxi ride for a long time is not a luxury: it is fast, cheap and convenient. Heavy bag, night outside the window, a drunken state after a party, a reluctance to communicate with people at rush hour - all reasons to choose a taxi instead of a bus or subway.

6. Walk on the allocated bandwidth

congestion - not a reason to go to an important meeting on the subway. When ordering a taxi to the "Sitimobil" can include a free function "Riding on the allocated band" and move around the city, avoiding traffic jams.

7. Use the app to order a taxi

To protect themselves from unfriendly driver, do not sit down in a random car. Better book a taxi through a special service.

IN "Sitimobil"You can order a car to a certain time to call several taxi or arrange a meeting at the airport. The cost of travel in Moscow - from 89 rubles.

8. If you are traveling with your child, please indicate this in the order

The machine can not simply be a child seat. Nothing bad will happen, but you have to waste time on the cancellation and challenge of the new car, and the driver - to return to the route alone and without money.

9. Check the address in the application before ordering

The application will automatically determine your geolocation and offer to call the car. Nevertheless, the error in the calculation of location is always dependent on the accuracy of the smartphone sensors and signal quality. Usually it is not critical, but even for a tiny mistake, you can, for example, order a taxi to the opposite side of the highway. This will confuse the driver, make you wait or make a detour on their own and pay extra for the waiting car.

10. Pick up rate of the budget

Basic tariff - for the most economical. Here the route can leave drivers with little experience, and in a simple foreign cars. Other tariffs will suit those who like to look presentable and move around comfortably.

Optionally, only the choice between economy and business class: look for nice compromise. For example, in the appendix "Sitimobil"Tariff" Comfort "stands almost as a" keeper ", but offers some of the tariff" Business functions ":

• Machine Class C and D. This means that order does not arrive car class lower than the Daewoo Nexia and Ford Focus.
• Experienced drivers with a rating of at least 4.8 out of 5 points.
• Keshbek 10%. One tenth of the cost of a trip back to the account in your account points. They can pay up to 100% of these trips.

11. Look for promotional codes

Promotional codes can help save up to 300 rubles per trip. Many services, including "Sitimobil" publish them in their social networks and official website.

For the first 5 trips "Sitimobil" gives a 10% discount on the promotional code SITIHAKER *.

ground transportation

To travel on buses and trolley buses, you need a good knowledge of the city: you will almost always have several route options, and about as much chance of anything mess.

12. Download the app with offline maps

For example, MAPS.ME, «2 GIS" or "Google Maps». So you will not depend on the balance of megabytes on the balance sheet and the quality of mobile Internet reception: for definition of geolocation and respond to construct routes smartphone GPS-sensor and a base that you already downloaded.

13. Find the photo area, where to send the first time

A typical situation: you know the name of the bus stop, but never were not there, do not know what she looks like, and you can easily drive past. Solution: find a destination in the "street View"And save the screen shot in the smartphone memory.

14. Use the bicycle to move at short distances

Biking - a great way to combine the trip with a light charge. For it to be safe, follow the simple guidelines:

• Explore SDASo as not to cause an accident and be able to protect themselves in case of a traffic conflict.
• Buy a helmet. It can save lives.
• Use a bike designed for urban roads. Racing or extreme model may not be appropriate: thin wheels can not cope with urban potholes, and "toothy" tires mountain bike only slow down your movement on the asphalt;
• Check the technical condition of the bike before the trip: the brakes, chain reliability, setting wheel, the volume of the horn.

Remember that your perfect driving does not guarantee compliance with the rules on the part of other road users. Be careful, even on a dedicated lane for cyclists. Extreme care should be near the car parks, one of the most common types of accident - collision with a cyclist not in time to stop the car door open.

15. Choose the right seats on the bus

Besides personal preference, it is necessary to pay attention to logic and physics, for example, in the rear seats more cradles, and sitting near the aisle, you are less likely to suffer in the Occupied accident involving passenger cars. Sitting by the window to take a stab at risk in the event of a side collision. If not avoided, group: uprites bent arms in the front seat and straight legs to the floor and bend down his head.

16. Use the technique against motion sickness

If you brings the vestibular system, feel free to use the entire arsenal of aids from the ginger with a provenEffects of ginger on motion sickness and gastric slow-wave dysrhythmias induced by circular vection antiemetic action to special tablets. Be sure to consult with your doctor and explore the possible side effects.

If you frequently suffer from nausea, before traveling to the potentially stuffy bus is better not to eat anything spicy, fried and fatty. In a situation with a hangover or drunkenness is better to take a taxi with air conditioning and responsive driver who will be able to stop the car on demand.

If the inner ear problems go all boundaries and begin to seriously spoil life, see a physician or gastroenterologist.

17. Learn to keep a balance

The force of inertia, and so tries to drop us in the crowded buses and subway cars in front of dozens of people. Can resist it, by increasing the area of ​​support. Remember what it looks like table lamp: a massive base and cartridge with contacts on a thin stalk. Try to turn into the lamp, a little bent at the knees and feet wider apart - resistance will rise immediately. Stand a better side forward.

These tips are relevant if you are busy hands. In any other situation, just hold on to the handrails.

18. Beware of epidemics

Not really count on the non-woven medical masks and forget about fabric: the first effectiveA cluster randomised trial of cloth masks compared with medical masks in healthcare workers in half of the cases, the second - in general almost do not work. Better to just follow the simple instructions below.

• Dress for the weather. Easy dressing in the cold can freeze. Heat dressing in the heat, you can sweat in transport, and only then freeze on the street.
• Do not contact with patients. If the passenger next to you sneeze, the best thing you can do - turn, briefly hold your breath and hope that had passed.
• Try to anything touching. Less hold the handrails (try to ride sitting), use a travel card instead of notes and coins, do not touch the hair and face, while not washing your hands. And, of course, public transport should not eat or drink.
• Choose ground transportation. The metro and more humid stale air, and it promotes the growth of infections.

19. Carry your valuables in a bag-banana

Small shoulder bag can be worn on a belt, and throwing over his shoulder. To open such a bag is more difficult than a regular backpack. At the same time, you can quickly get out of it before the travel turnstile or door keys to the home - just need to unzip.

20. Remove the headphones while crossing the road

It is clear that street noise interferes enjoy music, podcasts or audiobooks. The buses and the underground will save good headphones: vacuum "gag" or serious model with closed cups.

But be careful to remove the headphones near the road. Time heard the horn of an oncoming car could save your life. And forget about the headphones while cycling.

* Organizer: "City-Mobil". Location: 117997, Ul. Architect Vlasov. 55. BIN 1097746203785. The duration of the action with the 03.07.2019 on 31.12.2019. Details of the organizers of the action, on the rules of its implementation can be found on the website of the organizer at: www.city-mobil.ru