Campaign story & purpose

Why we started Every ride leaves a mark

Public transport should be a reliable connector of people and opportunities, not a daily gauntlet of fear, harassment, or emotional trauma.

The systemic reality

The hidden cost of the daily commute in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, over 6 million passenger trips occur daily across private and SLTB buses and Sri Lanka Railways. Due to extreme rush-hour congestion, unregulated operating incentives, and cultural bystander silence, millions endure daily physical harassment, verbal humiliation, and life-threatening driving.

Over 90% of female commuters experience some form of harassment on public transport, yet fewer than 5% report it due to lack of discreet mechanisms, fear of reprisal, and social stigma.

6M+Daily commuters
90%+Underreported
24/7Free support
Commuter psychological impact and transit trauma awareness
Commuter mental safetyNational awareness
Strategic framework

Our 4-step systemic approach to commuter safety

Transforming transport safety from institutional silence into active commuter solidarity and transparent route accountability.

Step 01Discreet reporting

100% anonymous logging

Zero login or identity verification required. Allows any commuter to safely document harassment, overcrowding, or reckless driving within 30 seconds.

No IP tracking • Protected privacy
Step 02Active intervention

5D bystander guide

Practical non-confrontational intervention techniques: Distract, Delegate, Document, Direct, and Delay. Defuse tension safely without starting a physical fight.

Tested peer support framework
Step 03Trauma care

Mental health & crisis lines

Instant 1-tap connection to toll-free statutory support: NIMH 1926 mental health helpline, 1938 women's helpline, and 119 police emergency dialer.

24/7 verified hotline integration
Step 04Statutory legal rights

Passenger legal literacy

Clear guidance on Sri Lanka Penal Code Section 345, NTC bus service quality regulations, and conductor statutory duties to prevent harassment.

Sri Lankan statutory law backed

Our commuter privacy charter

We pledge never to monetize or expose reporter identity. Incident reports submitted in anonymous mode are stripped of IP identifiers and used purely to map route-level safety trends, empower passengers, and inform transport policy reforms.

No user tracking Client-side encryption Open civic safety data
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