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The campaign targets common public transport issues such as loud music, vaping, and littering. It provides local transport authorities with the legal power to issue fines.
Andy Burnham has unveiled a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport on Monday, alongside guidance allowing local transport authorities to levy fines of up to £100 for non-compliance.
Burnham said in a statement: “We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone. It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey."
So, we’re launching a nationwide campaign reminding passengers to use headphones on trains. On top of that, we’re giving local leaders new powers to tackle loud music, vaping and littering on buses.”
Transport workers will not be expected to enforce the rules which would be left to transport safety officers or police officers.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Local transport authorities will begin implementing the £100 fine system.
Likely · Within months

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