Passengers blasting music or videos from their phones on buses in England could be hit with fixed penalty notices of up to £100 under new government guidance aimed at curbing antisocial behaviour on public transport.
The measures, outlined by the Department for Transport, also target littering, vaping and threatening behaviour. Local authorities can introduce byelaws (subject to Transport Secretary approval) enabling authorised officers to issue the fines. Bus drivers will not be expected to enforce the rules; Transport Safety Officers and police will handle incidents, following a stepped approach…
