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Metro bosses issue warning to ‘headphone dodgers’ as Government announces £1,000 fines
The crackdown promises quieter journeys, but what does it actually mean for Tyne and Wear Metro passengers? Find out what the rules say and how operators plan to respond.
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00:00Tynanwea metro bosses say passengers caught blasting out loud music can be removed from trains,
00:07as the government announces a crackdown on people using phones without headphones.
00:12The Prime Minister has unveiled plans for quieter journeys,
00:16including a campaign targeting so-called headphone dodgers.
00:19Under existing laws, people could face fines of up to £1,000,
00:23while new guidance would allow local transport authorities to issue £100 penalties for nuisance behaviour on buses.
00:32The metro has its own bylaws covering littering, vaping, alcohol and antisocial behaviour
00:38and is examining the government's announcement to assess any implications for metro passengers.

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