{
  "id": 15576479,
  "title": "Fines up to £100 in new crackdown on playing music on buses and trains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/fines-up-to-100-in-new-crackdown-on-playing-music-on-buses-and-trains",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T06:43:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/fines-up-to-100-in-new-crackdown-on-playing-music-on-buses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a new crackdown on antisocial behavior, Brits playing music out loud on buses and trains could face fines of up to £100, according to Andy Burnham's initiative. The government has handed local authorities new powers to enforce stricter rules and make public transport more pleasant for everyone. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized that small changes in behavior can significantly improve the experience of passengers on public transport. While bus drivers will not be responsible for enforcing the new rules, it will be the duty of transport safety officers and the police. The government is also launching a campaign to remind train passengers that they could face fines of up to £1,000 for refusing to stop playing music loudly, as per existing rules. Burnham expressed frustration over the actions of a few inconsiderate individuals who disrupt journeys for others. The Conservative Party's shadow transport secretary, Richard Holden, criticized the Labour government for not addressing more serious issues like aggressive behavior, noting that assaults against rail staff have increased by 68% under the Labour administration.",
  "summary": "Brits playing music out loud on a bus could be slapped with a £100 fine as part of Andy Burnham’s new crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Bus and train passengers will be asked to “share the carriage, not the noise” as part of new powers being handed to local authorities to clamp down on “the actions [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}