£100 Fine For Loud Music On Buses
Passengers in England could face fines of up to £100 for playing loud music on buses, as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour, with similar measures introduced in India with fines of up to ₹1,000
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could face fines of up to £100 under new powers introduced by the UK government. The measures aim to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport, including littering, vaping, and threatening behaviour.
The new powers, which were introduced earlier this year, allow local authorities to impose fines of up to £100 on offenders. However, these powers still need to be signed off by the Transport Secretary. Authorised officers, including Transport Safety Officers and the Police, will be responsible for enforcing the new rules.
A national campaign will also be launched to remind rail passengers to 'share the carriage, not the noise'. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of respecting fellow passengers and creating a more pleasant travel experience.
Similar measures have been introduced in India, where the Southern Railway has issued a directive with fines of up to ₹1,000 and possible imprisonment of up to six months for playing music or videos on speaker mode or making excessively loud phone calls on trains or at railway stations. The directive was issued under Section 145(2) of the Railways Act, as amended through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
## Why it matters The crackdown on antisocial behaviour on public transport is significant, as it affects the daily commute of millions of people. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said that small changes in behaviour can make a massive difference to people's experience on public transport. The general secretary of the TSSA transport union, Maryam Eslamdoust, welcomed the government's move to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport.
The issue of loud music on public transport has been a long-standing problem, with many passengers complaining about the disturbance caused by loud music or videos. The new measures aim to address this issue and create a more pleasant travel experience for all passengers.
