Ordeals on the bus... £100 fine for people who play music, vape or litter on public transport
Bus passengers who play loud music, vape or litter could soon face £100 fines under new government measures.Summary
Passengers who blast loud music, vape or leave litter on buses could soon face £100 fines as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Local authorities are being encouraged to use new powers to levy fines on their bus networks, with guidance published by the Department for Transport setting out how the legislation can be used. New rules must be signed off by the Transport Secretary and enforced by specialist transport safety officers rather than bus drivers. A nationwide campaign launched on Monday also reminds train passengers to use headphones. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said loud music can quickly spoil journeys, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said small changes in behaviour can make a massive difference. Ben Plowden of the Campaign for Better Transport said the powers, if properly enforced, should help everyone feel safe and comfortable. However, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham called the measures "wholly inadequate" to deal with escalating abuse faced by transport workers. Lib Dem transport spokesman Olly Glover said the response "barely scratches the surface" and called for a £1,000 fine for repeat offenders, while Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden said Labour was catching up with the Conservatives but warned of more serious problems, including a 68% rise in assaults on rail staff.
(Source：Mail Online)
