Passengers to be hit with £100 fines for vaping and playing loud music on buses and trains
The Star
New rules allow £100 fines for vaping and loud music on buses, with rail fines up to £1,000.Summary
Under new government guidance, local authorities in England will be able to fine passengers up to £100 for vaping, playing loud music, littering, and threatening behaviour on buses, with enforcement carried out by authorised officers and police. A separate national rail campaign encourages passengers to use headphones, warning that those who refuse to stop playing loud music when asked by staff can be removed from trains or fined up to £1,000. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander both stressed that inconsiderate behaviour spoils journeys for others. The bus enforcement powers stem from the Bus Services Act 2025, and the rail campaign aims to create a consistent message across the network.
(Source：The Star)
