New campaign targets loud music on public transport
Fines of up to £100 could be issued for playing music or videos out loud on buses.
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The central claim is attributed to Andy Burnham and Sharon Graham, but no official documents or specific dates for the campaign launch are cited.
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The headline uses a colloquial term ('headphone dodgers') and implies a significant crackdown, but the article details a campaign and guidance rather than immediate, widespread enforcement.
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Andy Burnham has announced a new initiative to combat nuisance behaviour from loud music and videos played on public transport. The campaign, under the slogan 'share the carriage, not the noise', encourages passengers to use headphones and keep audio devices at a low volume.
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Guidance will be issued to local transport authorities enabling them to levy fines of up to £100 for passengers who do not comply with requests to stop playing loud audio. These new powers are granted under the Bus Services Act. Enforcement is expected to be carried out by transport safety officers or police, not by bus drivers themselves.
While the new measures target bus services, train operating companies already have the legal capacity to issue fines reaching £1,000 for comparable offences on rail networks. The government's campaign also includes a poster series designed to remind passengers of expected conduct.
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Despite the new campaign and enforcement powers, unions have expressed scepticism about their effectiveness in protecting transport staff. Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, stated that the proposals are inadequate for addressing the violence and challenges bus workers encounter daily. She indicated that the proposed penalties would not resolve the issues faced by these employees.
The initiative follows public sentiment that noise on public transport is a significant annoyance. Previous polling indicated strong public support for stricter penalties, including substantial fines, for individuals playing music or speaking loudly on speakerphones on public transport.
Questions this report answers
+What is the new campaign against loud music on public transport?
A national campaign called 'share the carriage, not the noise' has been launched to discourage passengers from playing loud music or videos on public transport. It encourages the use of headphones and keeping audio devices quiet.
+What are the potential fines for playing loud music on buses?
Local transport authorities will be given guidance to issue fines of up to £100 for passengers who do not comply with requests to stop playing loud music or videos on buses. Drivers will not be expected to enforce these rules.
+Can train passengers already be fined for loud music?
Yes, train operating companies already have the power to issue fines of up to £1,000 for passengers playing loud music or videos on trains. The new measures primarily focus on extending similar enforcement capabilities to bus services.
+Do unions support the new measures?
Unions have stated that the proposed measures are insufficient to tackle the violence and challenges faced by bus workers on a daily basis. Sharon Graham of Unite believes the penalties will not adequately address the issues affecting transport staff.
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