19.10.2026 10:20
With regulations being prepared against disruptive behavior on public transport in the UK, passengers playing loud music on buses may be fined up to 100 pounds. A national campaign calling on passengers to be quiet is also being launched on trains.
According to BBC News, passengers in the UK who play loud music on buses could be fined up to £100. The government has introduced a new regulation against disruptive behavior on public transport.
The measures are not limited to loud music. Littering, vaping and threatening behavior have also been included with the aim of improving journeys.
The power to issue fines was given to local authorities with the regulation that came into effect this year. The new rules that local authorities will introduce on buses must be approved by the Transport Secretary. The government announced that the rules will be enforced not by bus drivers but by transport security officers and the police.
On trains, a national campaign is being launched calling on passengers to "Share the carriage, not the noise." Under existing rules on trains, a passenger who does not turn down the volume despite a warning can be removed from the train or face a fine of up to £1,000.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said, "We have all experienced moments on a train when someone is playing loud music or videos from their phone. It is annoying and can quickly ruin a journey." Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also said that small changes in behavior can make a big difference to the public transport experience.
Although the regulation has been welcomed by campaign groups, how the fines will be enforced is being questioned. According to the independent watchdog Transport Focus, 4 out of every 10 passengers say they feel vulnerable during their journey because of disruptive behavior.
Source: BBC