Burnham targets loud music on buses with new fines

People who play music out loud on buses could face fines of up to £1,000 under strict new rules, with a £100 penalty for nuisance behaviours like littering, vaping, and playing music without headphones. The measures, part of a wider crackdown on antisocial behaviour, are outlined in new Department for Transport guidance published Monday. Local authorities can set their own rules, which require Transport Secretary approval and will be enforced by specialist transport safety officers. Prime Minister Andy Burnham launched a campaign with the tagline 'share the journey, not the noise' to remind train passengers to use headphones. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said small behavioural changes can make a massive difference to public transport experiences.