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Passengers who blast music from phones on buses could be fined £100
UK government fines £100 for loud phone music on buses.
In brief
UK government fines £100 for loud phone music on buses. Passengers who play music without headphones on buses face £100 fines under new anti-social behaviour rules. Originally reported by LADbible.
New anti-social behaviour rule
Passengers who play music without headphones on buses could face £100 fines.
Prime Minister launches campaign
Andy Burnham announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour including loud phone music.
Campaign tagline
Share the journey, not the noise campaign aims to remind train passengers to use headphones.
New enforcement powers
Local transport authorities can issue £100 fines for non-compliance with headphone rules.
Transport secretary supports rule
Heidi Alexander said small behaviour changes improve public transport experiences.
Conservative criticism
Conservatives claim new rules don't address rising assaults on rail staff.
The one thing
Passengers who play music without headphones on buses face £100 fines under new anti-social behaviour rules.
