Badgers Abroad
The Badgers Abroad podcast is a travel-focused podcast from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's International Division. The podcast explores the world of international travel for university students, staff, and faculty while emphasizing that strong planning can help travelers find success and manage risks. Episodes will discuss everything from travel tips and cultural influences to safety precautions and packing essentials. They'll also share personal stories and insights from fellow student travelers, faculty, and other guests.
Badgers Abroad
Episode #9 - Local Travel: Taxis, Rideshares, and Public Transportation
In today’s episode, we talk about some basic safety and security considerations when using taxis, rideshares, and public transportation to travel locally while at your destination. Statistically, road travel is one of the most dangerous activities a person can do when traveling overseas, and public transportation is a common target for crime. This episode will give you a few things to consider before you call that taxi, reserve that rideshare, or hop on the train.
References and resources from the podcast are listed below:
- U.S. Department of State - "Travel Advisories"
- OSAC - "Crime and Safety/Security Reports"
- U.S. Department of State - "911 Abroad"
- U.S. Department of State - "Driving and Road Safety Abroad"
- British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - "Foreign Travel Advice"
- Government of Canada - "Travel Advice and Advisories by Destination"
- Australia Smarttraveller - "Destinations"
- Australia Smarttraveller - "Public Transportation"
- Rick Steves Europe - "How to Handle Strikes in Europe"
- CDC Yellow Book - "Road and Traffic Safety"
- CDC Advice to Travelers - "Road Safety"
- CDC - "Global Road Safety"
- CDC - "Policy Impact: Seatbelts"
- Association for Safe International Road Travel
- United Nations - "Road Safety Strategy"
- United Nations - "Road Safety"
- World Health Organization - "Few countries have road safety laws addressing all five key risk factors"
- OSAC Off-Road and Remote Travel Safety