Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
Summary
Andy Burnham announced a new campaign to stop people from playing loud music on public transport. Local transport authorities will be able to fine passengers up to £100 for not using headphones or causing other nuisance behaviors like vaping or littering on buses.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham, the prime minister, is launching a campaign against loud music and videos on public transport.
- Local transport authorities can issue fines up to £100 for passengers who do not follow rules on buses.
- The new rules come under the Bus Services Act, allowing local areas to set their own fines and enforcement.
- Transport safety officers or police will handle enforcement; bus drivers will not be responsible.
- Train companies already have the power to fine up to £1,000 for similar behavior.
- A poster campaign called “share the carriage, not the noise” will encourage passengers to use headphones and keep noise down.
- Many voters support fines for loud music and speakerphone use on buses and trains.
- Some unions say the new fines won’t solve bigger problems like violence against transport workers.
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