Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
Passengers urged to ‘share the carriage, not the noise’ as guidance sets out £100 penalties for nuisance behaviour Andy Burnham has announced a crackdown on “headphone dodgers” who play loud music on public transport, as he extends his promise to give voters “breathing space” in the confines of a train carriage. The prime minister will unveil a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public…
Andy Burnham, a senior politician, has announced a campaign targeting "headphone dodgers" who play loud music or videos on public transport. The campaign, set to launch on Monday, includes guidance for local transport authorities to impose fines of up to £100 for non-compliance. Burnham stated that the move aims to provide passengers with "breathing space" on trains and buses by discouraging loud behavior.
The guidance advises authorities to issue fines to passengers who refuse to comply with requests to stop disruptive behavior. Train companies already have the authority to fine up to £1,000 for similar offenses. The government is also launching a poster campaign under the slogan "share the carriage, not the noise," encouraging passengers to use headphones and avoid speakerphone calls or loud videos.
Burnham joins other politicians, such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Liberal Democrats, in promising action against noisy passengers. However, unions express concerns that the new enforcement regime may not adequately address the challenges faced by transport workers, who often endure violent situations on a daily basis.
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