# UK to fine loud music on public transport

> UK passengers could face £100 fines for loud music on buses.
- Title: UK to fine loud music on public transport · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: UK passengers could face £100 fines for loud music on buses. UK will fine passengers up to £100 for playing loud music on public transport.
- Keywords: public transport, fines, antisocial behaviour, prime minister andy burnham, headphones, gaming, sports, fine, loud, music, public, transport
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/uk-set-to-ban-playing-loud-music-on-public-transport-3419964
- Author: Nathan Warby
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:38:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uk, public transport, fines, antisocial behaviour, prime minister andy burnham, headphones, gaming, sports
## New UK rule on public transport
UK passengers who refuse to turn down loud music or videos on public transport could face fines up to £100.

> We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone. It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey
## Prime Minister's plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new measures to crack down on antisocial behaviour with local authorities able to issue £100 fines.

> We’re launching a nationwide campaign reminding passengers to use headphones on trains
## Campaign slogan
The campaign uses posters with the slogan 'share the carriage, not the noise' to encourage quiet phone use on public transport.

> It’s a simple thing, but one that will make journeys that little bit better for all of us
## Key takeaway

UK will fine passengers up to £100 for playing loud music on public transport.