Is Romes public transport dangerous? Is it hard to navigate?
For the most part, no. Certain bus lines that cover touristy routes like the 64 or 40 going from Termini Station to the Vatican can be packed and it is not uncommon to find gypsies, tramps and/or thieves on them. If you keep your belongings well concealed and keep a firm hand over your handbag, wallet, etc at all times, there is no reason for you to become a victim. Note that money belts are useless if you hang them around your neck outside clothing. Same goes for cameras and camcorders. Keep these well out of sight to avoid tempting any potential predators. Sometimes despite the best of efforts, thieves get the best of people. Don’t beat yourself up if it happens. They are very good at what they do and it is not uncommon for even the wisest of Romans to fall victim. For more information on Rome’s Bus and metro lines, the official website is www.atac.roma.it (only available in Italian).
