Andy Burnham Proposes Penalties For Loud Audio On Public Transport

Commuters caught playing loud audio without headphones face new fines under a proposed government transport campaign.

The prime minister is launching a public transport campaign targeting commuters who play audio aloud without headphones. Local transport authorities will receive guidance enabling them to issue financial penalties to non-compliant passengers. The initiative aims to provide travellers with a quieter and more peaceful environment.

• The penaltyAuthorities can issue fines of up to £100 for nuisance behavior.
• The scopeThe measures apply to passengers using buses and trains without headphones.

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