1. Know the city maps, areas and transport system well.

Knowing the local language is very important 2. Always travel with a pepper spray, a Swiss knife or even tweezers in your pocket when you are travelling alone at night. Keep your phone in your hand 3. Women travelling alone at night should exercise caution and move around in groups. As far as cabs employed by corporates are concerned, the driver's antecedents are periodically checked by the cops, apart from the company checks. I advise women not to take lifts from strangers, and not make a display of wealth. If you are partying late at night, then stay back and leave in the morning. Also, they should avoid isolated and remote areas. Don't draw attention to yourself at night. 4.