People in England who play loud music or use devices loudly on public transport could face fines under new guidance aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour. The measures focus on nuisance conduct such as playing music from a phone without headphones, and other behaviours including vaping and littering on bus networks.
The BBC reports that a national campaign is being launched to encourage rail passengers to “share the carriage, not the noise,” alongside a crackdown on loud or disruptive behaviour. Several outlets also describe the government-backed approach extending to trains, where authorised staff can ask passengers to stop and escalate enforcement at the next station.
Across coverage, local authorities are presented as key implementers, with powers to levy penalties where applicable. While most reporting aligns on £100 fines for nuisance behaviour on buses, some outlets cite higher potential penalties for rail, including fines up to £1,000 or removal from services, depending on circumstances and enforcement decisions.
