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Proposal to Ban Loud Music on Public Transport Gains Momentum

8/25/2025

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Richard Holden, the shadow transport secretary, proposed banning loud music on public transport to reduce antisocial behavior.
The Conservative Party plans to enforce current railway regulations and extend protections to bus passengers.
The Liberal Democrats have suggested imposing fines of up to £1,000 for loud music.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch questioned the practicality of enforcing such fines.

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Richard Holden, the shadow transport secretary, proposed banning loud music on public transport to reduce antisocial behavior.
The Conservative Party plans to enforce current railway regulations and extend protections to bus passengers.
The Liberal Democrats have suggested imposing fines of up to £1,000 for loud music.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch questioned the practicality of enforcing such fines.