Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviour
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham announces a crackdown on loud music and videos on public transport.
- A campaign, 'share the carriage, not the noise,' will encourage passengers to use headphones.
- Local transport authorities can issue fines of up to £100 for nuisance behavior.
- Drivers will not enforce rules; this will be left to transport safety officers or police.
- Train operating companies already have powers to issue fines up to £1,000.
- Polls indicate public support for fines against noisy passengers.
- Unions express concerns that the proposed penalties are inadequate for protecting bus workers.