Noisy commuters face £100 fines for blasting music on buses and trains in new crackdown
Comment now Next LOUTISH passengers could be fined £100 for blasting noise from their phones on public transport, the PM will announce today. Andy Burnham will unveil a fresh campaign against “loudcasters” who put other people’s backs up with their selfish din on buses and trains. Loutish passengers could be fined £100 for blasting noise from their phones on public transport, the PM will announce Credit: Getty Andy Burnham will unveil a fresh campaign against ‘loudcasters’ who put other people’s backs up with their selfish din on buses and trains Credit: AP Advertisement Earphone-dodgers will be warned of the possible fines, with forthcoming alerts on trains urging: “Share the carriage, not the noise.” The new guidance will also target vaping and littering. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Mr Burnham will say today: “We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone. It can quickly spoil the journey. “So, we’re launching a nationwide campaign reminding passengers to use headphones on trains. Read More on UK News 'SHEER STUPIDITY' We are going to be outnumbered TWO TO ONE by UK's 'Guantanamo Bay' RABBIT FURY Shocking moment man grabs rabbit by the ears before dumping pet in car park “On top of that, we’re giving local leaders new powers to tackle loud music, vaping and littering on buses.” Given a lack of train personnel, it is unclear how many fines will be imposed. Bus drivers will not be expected to dole them out, however, and the responsibility will fall to police and traffic officers. Selfish passengers can already be asked to leave a train if they are causing a nuisance and be fined up to £1,000 if they refuse. Advertisement Most read in The Sun TERROR 'PLOT' Iranian operative 'plotting chilling new terrorism campaign from inside jail' FATAL DRIVE First pics of man, 35, killed alongside boy, 6, after mum drove on soccer field NET ZERO REVOLT Andy Burnham faces Labour revolt over North Sea drilling ban and Net Zero THE SUN SAYS We cannot escape our need for fossil fuels - PM must put good of country first Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will say: “It is so frustrating when the actions of an inconsiderate few spoil journeys for the rest of us, whether that is vaping, littering or blasting music out loud. “Small changes in behaviour can make a big difference to people’s experience on public transport.” Comment now