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Bus Antisocial Behaviour Fines

18 Oct to 19 Oct

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Megan HoweEvening Standard
Kiran Stacey Policy editorThe Guardian
Marc AshdownBBC
Nick EdserBBC
Jamie BoysDaily Mail

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Londoners who blast music or videos from their phones on buses could face £100 fines in a bid to crackdown on antisocial behaviour on public transport.

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Local authorities gained the power to set and enforce their own rules on their bus networks earlier this year, and guidance published on Monday by the Department for Transport sets out how the new legislation can be used.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Evening Standard

“Even small changes in behaviour can make a massive difference to people’s experience on public transport.”

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 18 Octwording from Evening Standard

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18 Oct
Local authorities gained the power to set and enforce their own rules on their bus networks earlier this year, and guidance published on Monday by the Department for Transport sets out how the new legislation can be used.
3 outlets · Evening Standard
19 Oct
Assaults against rail staff have risen by 68%, while prosecutions have slumped under Labour.
2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 4 articles

19 Oct Ordeals on the bus... £100 fine for people who play music, vape or litter on public transport
Daily Mail
19 Oct People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
BBC
18 Oct Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
The Guardian
18 Oct London bus passengers could face £100 fines for blasting music out loud in antisocial behaviour crackdown
Evening Standard

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