Bus and train passengers face £100 fines for loud music
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 07:31 · Archive
Passengers playing loud music without headphones on buses and trains could face fines of up to £100.
Passengers who play loud music on buses and trains without headphones could face £100 fines. Train passengers refusing to use headphones could face fines of up to £1,000. The crackdown is part of broader measures against anti-social behaviour including littering and vaping on public transport.
New powers granted to local authorities earlier this year allow them to set and enforce their own rules on bus networks. A nationwide campaign has been launched to remind passengers to use headphones on trains. Rules must be approved by the Transport Secretary and will be enforced by specialist transport safety officers rather than bus drivers.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: 'It is so frustrating when the actions of an inconsiderate few spoil journeys for the rest of us, whether that is vaping, littering or blasting music out loud.' Prime Minister Andy Burnham added: 'We've all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone. It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey.' The Campaign for Better Transport welcomed the move.
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- Bus and train passengers face £100 fines for common habit under new crackdownPassengers who are anti-social on public transport, including buses and trains, could be fined for not using headphones when listening to something.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 06:54
- Bus and train passengers face £100 fines for common habit under new crackdownPassengers who are anti-social on public transport, including buses and trains, could be fined for not using headphones when listening to something.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 06:54
In this story: Andy Burnham · Heidi Alexander · Liberal Democrats · Department for Transport · Campaign for Better Transport
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