National public transport safety initiative

Every ride leaves a mark. Make it a safe one.

Public transport is a shared human space. We provide anonymous incident reporting, bystander tools, and 24/7 crisis support across Sri Lanka.

Every ride leaves a mark - Transit billboard campaign in Sri Lanka
#everyrideleavesamark
100% anonymous
24/7 hotlines
Bus & rail direct
5d bystander guide
Core focus areas

Issues commuters face daily

Harassment, reckless driving, and verbal humiliation in public transit leave long-lasting psychological trauma. We address these systematically.

Harassment

Unwanted physical contact, intimidation at halts, or stalking on buses and trains.

Penal code 345 protection

Unsafe driving

Footboard racing between buses, reckless lane cutting, and sudden braking that risks lives.

Report direct to ntc 1955

Severe overcrowding

Doorway spillover and blocked exits during rush hour compromising commuter dignity.

Transit authority regulated

Verbal abuse

Derogatory shouting, balance disputes, and public shaming from operators or riders.

De-escalate & document
Methodology

The 3-pillar approach

How we transform Sri Lanka’s transport culture from silent tolerance to collective safety.

01 / visibility

Make invisible trauma visible

Harassment cannot be stopped if it is suffered in silence. We collect anonymous commuter incident patterns to build evidence for systemic route enforcement.

02 / interruption

Safe bystander action

Diffuse harmful incidents without confrontation through practical 5D bystander techniques — asking for directions, creating distractions, or offering support.

03 / reflection

Shared accountability

Drivers, conductors, and commuters all share public transit. Dignity and safety start with institutional standards and mutual respect.

Lightweight web app & pwa

Safety tools designed for the Sri Lankan daily commute.

No store download needed. Add directly to your phone screen. Works seamlessly in low network connectivity zones with offline hotlines.

1-tap anonymous reporting
Statutory rights handbook
Verified emergency dialer
Transit QR scanner
Every ride leaves a mark - Commuter web application on tablet and mobile
Interactive safety suite • Works offline
On the ground

Transit campaign awareness posters

Download printable posters
Transit shelter awareness poster in Sri Lanka

Bus shelter poster series

High-visibility placements at major transit interchanges.

Pedestrian walkway awareness poster in Sri Lanka

Commuter walkway display

Empowering bystanders on busy pedestrian connections.

3 sheet size transit station poster

Railway station sheet series

Detailed statutory rights summaries on platform walls.

Community stories

Real commuter experiences

Read all stories

I finally reported an unsafe incident. Knowing I wasn’t alone gave me confidence.

On the 138 Pettah-Homagama bus during peak 6 PM rush, a passenger was repeatedly cornering a school student near the back door. Another commuter noticed and stepped in with a simple distraction asking for the next stop. I logged the incident on this platform afterwards, and having the helpline right on hand made me realize our collective presence has power.

Anonymous CommuterRoute 138 (Colombo - Homagama)
Intervention

Speaking up changed the entire compartment atmosphere on the Coastal line.

A man was verbally harassing a young woman about her clothing on the Moratuwa-Fort commuter train. Instead of staying quiet, three passengers stood up together and offered her a seat in the middle row while calmly asking the conductor to intervene. The silence was broken, and everyone felt safer.

Kavinda P.Coastal Train Line (Panadura - Fort)
Community
Toolkit

Safety & passenger rights

Explore toolkit
Emergency hotlines

Direct 24/7 helpline directory

Immediate response lines for crisis intervention, transport violations, and trauma support.

Mental health & crisis

NIMH 1926 helpline

Connect with professional mental health practitioners for anxiety relief and trauma recovery.

Call 1926 (toll-free)
Women & child protection

National 1938 helpline

Confidential statutory protection hotline for harassment on public transit and public spaces.

Call 1938 (toll-free)
Immediate police emergency

Police 119 emergency

For in-progress physical altercations, life-threatening transit emergencies, or crime.

Call 119 emergency

Every action today creates a safer journey tomorrow.

Stand up against commuter harassment. Report reckless driving safely. Support fellow commuters across Sri Lanka.