The issue of public transport etiquette has come to the forefront with references to 'bare beating', where individuals play audio loudly from personal devices. The Liberal Democrats are advocating for fines to address this behavior, labeling offenders as 'headphone dodgers.' Their representative, Lisa Smart, emphasized the negative impact of such actions on commuters' peace and safety. While anti-social behavior is already regulated, bare beating lacks formal recognition as a violation. Public sentiment is growing, with a YouGov poll showing significant support for enforcing fines against these disturbances.
Public transport etiquette is a funny thing, with infractions like farting, eating hot food, standing on the left, and not giving your seat up, as good as a criminal offence for many commuters.
Bare beating refers to letting any noise play from a device, whether that be at full or low volume. Culprits of bare beating are being dubbed headphone dodgers.
Lisa Smart, the party's home affairs spokesman, said: 'Far too many people dread their daily commute because of the blight of antisocial behaviour and headphone dodgers playing loud music on buses and trains.'
Recent polling by YouGov found that 34 per cent of Londoners asked said they would support the introduction of fines for playing music out loud on public transport.
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