Key facts
- New campaign targets passengers playing loud music or videos on public transport.
- Local transport authorities can issue fines up to £100 for non-compliance.
- Train companies can already fine passengers up to £1,000.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a campaign to curb nuisance behavior on public transport, specifically targeting passengers who play loud music or videos from their phones. The initiative, set to be unveiled on Monday, will provide local transport authorities with new powers to issue fines of up to £100 for non-compliance. This move aims to improve the passenger experience by reducing noise disruptions. Train operating companies already possess the authority to impose fines of up to £1,000 for similar offenses. The campaign will also feature a public awareness drive encouraging passengers to be considerate of others by using headphones and keeping media volumes low. While the government aims to address a common public annoyance, unions have expressed skepticism, suggesting the measures are insufficient to tackle broader issues of safety and violence faced by transport workers.