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UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- London’s traditional unwritten rules for public transport etiquette, such as avoiding eye contact and minimizing interactions, are being challenged by increasing instances of riders playing music or videos without headphones.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a national campaign to address the issue of loud electronic device usage on public transport, urging passengers to use headphones or face potential fines or removal from trains.
- Local authorities have the power to fine individuals up to £100 for playing loud music on buses, but details on enforcement remain unclear.
- Some London commuters, like lifelong resident Patricia Foley, feel that public transport behavior has become ruder in recent years, though many are reluctant to confront offenders directly.
