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Lib Dems want £1k fine for those playing loud music on public transport

Travellers should wear headphones on buses and trains or face consequences, say the Lib Dems — Travellers should wear headphones on buses and trains or face consequences, say the Lib Dems (Getty/iStock)

The Liberal Democrats are urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to implement £1,000 fines for individuals playing loud music on public transport – so-called "headphone dodgers".
A proposed law change would explicitly ban playing music or videos aloud on public transport in England.
A Lib Dem poll revealed over half of Britons feel uncomfortable asking someone to lower their music volume, with women more affected than men.
The Lib Dems aim to amend the Bus Services Bill and launch a campaign to address the behaviour.
The Conservative Party says it supports the initiative but emphasises the need for increased enforcement of any new bylaws.

Call to fine ‘headphone dodgers’ £1000 for blasting music on buses and trains — In full