Councils gain power to fine noisy bus passengers £100
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive
Local authorities in Worcestershire and Herefordshire can now fine passengers £100 for playing music without headphones on buses.
Local authorities in Worcestershire and Herefordshire now have the power to fine passengers £100 for antisocial behaviour on buses. The new powers, which came into effect from Monday, allow councils to levy fines for playing music without headphones, littering and vaping.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a nationwide campaign to remind passengers to use headphones on trains. He said: "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." Train passengers face potential fines of up to £1,000 for playing audio without headphones.
The Department for Transport published guidance on Monday setting out how the new legislation can be used. Any rules local authorities establish will need to be signed off by the Transport Secretary. Enforcement will be carried out by specialist transport safety officers rather than bus drivers.
How it is being reported
- Why annoying bus passengers in Worcestershire could soon face finesPeople who play music out loud on buses in Worcestershire and Herefordshire could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.Malvern Gazette · 19 Oct, 05:00
- Why annoying bus passengers in Worcestershire could soon face finesPeople who play music out loud on buses in Worcestershire and Herefordshire could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.Worcester News · 19 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Worcestershire County Council · Department for Transport · Andy Burnham · Worcestershire · Herefordshire
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