Overview

• The Liberal Democrats have proposed an amendment to the Bus Services Bill to explicitly ban playing loud music and videos on public transport in England, with fines of up to £1,000.
• The proposal has received conditional support from the Conservative Party, with shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon describing it as a 'common-sense' reform.
• Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has instructed officials to analyze how fine-based penalties for anti-social behavior, including this proposal, can be effectively implemented.
• Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch has questioned the practicality of the £1,000 fines, suggesting that many offenders may not be able to afford them.
• A Savanta poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that 54% of commuters feel uncomfortable confronting offenders, with women disproportionately affected.