UK: Loud music on buses in England could draw £100 fine
New guidance allows local transport authorities in England to fine passengers for playing loud music, part of a wider campaign on public transport noise.
What happened
The UK government has issued guidance allowing local transport authorities in England to fine passengers up to £100 for playing loud music or other nuisance behaviour on buses.123
A related campaign, "share the carriage, not the noise," is being launched for rail passengers.23
According to the Guardian, Andy Burnham announced the crackdown on what he called "headphone dodgers," linking it to his pledge to give passengers "breathing space" on trains.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed how the £100 fine would be enforced or by whom in practice.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC News BusinessGBPublic broadcaster
- 3The GuardianGBPrivate
Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
Africa
- 1MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
People playing loud music on buses in UK could face £100 fine