Greater than 1 / 4 of ladies would go to gigs alone in the event that they felt safer travelling dwelling.
Strut Secure have partnered with viagogo and Uber
New analysis from ticketing market viagogo has discovered 27% of females are delay seeing their favorite artists as a result of they do not need to go dwelling alone late at evening, and almost half of ladies have discovered themselves in conditions the place they’d have used a help line or different security instrument however did not.
The research discovered 35% fearful about strolling dwelling from gigs, with girls and LGBTQ+ people – at 41% and 37% % – extra disproportionately affected.
Different journey considerations embrace utilizing public transport alone, ready alone for a bus or prepare, having no telephone sign and being alone in venue automotive parks.
In an try and fight considerations, Strut Secure – a help line providing reassurance and companionship to individuals travelling dwelling alone – viagogo and Uber are partnering as much as assist followers really feel safer when journeying to and from gigs.
The initiative goals to extend consciousness of Strut Secure’s 0333 335 0026 quantity, and viagogo and Uber are additionally providing a £10 Uber low cost from Friday 4th April 2025 throughout late-nights (8pm – 6am) to assist followers really feel extra relaxed when travelling solo.
Michelle, Director of Technique at Strut Secure, stated: “The rise in calls to Strut Secure displays ongoing security considerations round travelling alone at evening, particularly amongst individuals of marginalised genders. Elevating consciousness of the sources obtainable is essential to assist all individuals really feel empowered to take part absolutely in public life.
“We welcome the information of extra individuals embracing solo journey and unbiased experiences whereas recognising the advanced methods through which experiences of marginalisation can pose obstacles to those actions. Due to viagogo’s help, we will proceed to be a reassuring voice for anybody who wants us.
“We’re thrilled to companion with viagogo and Uber to proceed our work in serving to UK followers get dwelling from reside occasions safely”
Matt Drew, Enterprise Improvement Lead at viagogo added: “At viagogo, our mission is to assist extra followers entry reside occasions. That’s why we’re going past the occasion itself – partnering with main help line Strut Secure and Uber to assist deal with a number of the obstacles followers expertise to allow them to take pleasure in a terrific evening out from begin to end.”
Mollie Moric, Co-chair of Ladies at Uber, added: “Security is constructed into each step of the journey with Uber as a result of everybody deserves to really feel protected and supported when travelling. We’re proud to companion with Strut Secure and viagogo to assist music followers get dwelling safely and with peace of thoughts.”
To activate the low cost – which is open to 1 per consumer – open the Uber app, click on on ‘pockets’ adopted by ‘add voucher code’, then enter ‘ruGtzslERHA’ to redeem £10 off a taxi dwelling.
For extra info, go to https://strutsafe.org/.
