England could ban playing music and videos on public transport – with £1,000 fine as punishment – Birmingham Live

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Playing music and videos on public transport in England could be banned – if the Liberal Democrats get their way. Under the plan, those who flout the prohibition could face a maximum fine of £1,000, according to the Lib Dems manifesto.
The Lib Dems is proposing an amendment to the bus services bill, which is now going through parliament, that would make this an offence. It cited 38 per cent of people said they had experienced people playing loud music from their phones often or sometimes.
Less than 30 per cent said this had happened rarely. 54 per cent of people said they would not feel comfortable asking someone to turn down their music on public transport.
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This soared to 63 per cent among women. Lisa Smart, the party’s home affairs spokesperson, said: “Far too many people dread their daily commute because of the blight of antisocial behaviour – and headphone dodgers playing loud music on buses and trains are some of the worst offenders.
“Whether you’re heading to work, taking your kids to school or simply trying to enjoy a moment of peace, everyone deserves to feel safe and respected on public transport.
“Time and time again, I hear from people who say they feel too intimidated to speak up when someone is blasting music or other content from a phone or speaker. It’s time to take a stand for the quiet majority who just want to get from A to B in peace.”
The Conservative Party's, Gareth Bacon, the shadow transport secretary, said: “Everyone deserves to travel in peace.
"Playing loud music on public transport may seem like a small thing, but it speaks towards a growing tolerance of antisocial behaviour that chips away at public civility.”
The law would only apply to England if it succeeds, passengers are told.

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