What are the health impacts of taking public transport?

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According to UK government data, a total of 6.5 billion passenger journeys were completed using public transport vehicles like buses, trains and tram systems, in the year to March 2023.  Packed platforms, overcrowded carriages and uncertain schedules are just some of the issues public transport commuters have to deal with on a regular basis, not to mention the occasional strike. Being crammed into a tube, bus or train with other commuters can make you feel oppressed, fatigued or even suffocated. Some people experience dizziness and anxiety, and fainting isn’t uncommon. What about psychological impacts? Public transport always seems dirty too, doesn't it? How can I safeguard my health then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Does true crime help us fall asleep? What is goblin mode? Could you be micro-flirting without realising? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices