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It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
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By Letara Draghia • Published: 17 May 2025 • 23:10 • 2 minutes read
No earphones being used while playing music. Credit: Castorly Stock, Pexels
A new public transport nuisance known as “bare beating” is frustrating UK commuters.
The Liberal Democrats are now calling for fines of up to £1,000 (€1,165) to tackle the antisocial habit, which many say is ruining peaceful journeys.
Despite its suggestive name, bare beating refers to passengers playing audio from devices – often phones – out loud and without headphones. The noise doesn’t have to be loud, as even low-volume sound is enough to irritate some nearby travellers.
The Liberal Democrats have branded offenders as “headphone dodgers” and want to see the act explicitly banned on public transport.
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.”
She added:
“It’s time to take a stand for the quiet majority who just want to get from A to B in peace” (Cited by The Standard).
Other travel trends/habits that drive people mad
Bare beating is just the latest in a string of trending commuter complaints gaining viral attention online. Other frustrating habits include:
While some might see bare beating as harmless, public opinion suggests otherwise.
A YouGov poll (cited by The Standard) found that:
One user on X posted:
“Thank you to the two men on the @TfL bus next to me playing their music out loud. With a portable speaker. Because the rest of us were just waiting for your DJ skills.”
Elsewhere in the capital, authorities are already acting. In Leicester Square, buskers have been banned following complaints from nearby office workers.
According to the BBC (cited by CNN), a judge recently ruled that repetitive street performances – often Ed Sheeran covers – amounted to “psychological torture” for locals.
Westminster Council said it had been left “with no choice” but to implement a ban.
Although the Liberal Democrats are not in power, their call highlights growing concern around noise pollution on public transport. With commuter frustration mounting, could the UK follow cities like New York and Paris in enforcing stricter public transport etiquette?
Would you support a £1,000 fine for loud passengers – or is this taking things too far?
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Letara is a seasoned copywriter with over a decade of experience crafting content for major UK retailers including Harrods, John Lewis, and Dreams. Her background spans lifestyle, property, wellness, fashion, and tech writing. Since relocating to Spain in 2022 with her family, Letara has brought her creative voice to Euro Weekly News, contributing lifestyle features and community-focused stories. She enjoys painting, beach days, and experimenting in the kitchen.
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