Passengers in England could face fines of up to £100 for playing loud music on buses as part of a government crackdown on antisocial behaviour, while a new campaign asks rail users to 'share the carriage, not the noise'.
01Summary
- 01Fines of up to £100 could be issued to people playing loud music or vaping on buses under new powers for local authorities in England.
- 02A national campaign, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is being launched across rail operator websites, social media, and in carriages.
- 03Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said small behavioural changes can make a 'massive difference' to public transport experiences.
- 04Bus drivers will not enforce the rules; enforcement will be by authorised officers including Transport Safety Officers and police.
- 05Research from Transport Focus found 4 in 10 passengers say antisocial behaviour has made them feel vulnerable when travelling.
02Why it matters
New fines and a national campaign aim to improve the experience of millions of bus and rail passengers in England, where antisocial behaviour is a significant deterrent to using public transport.
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