London is a noisy city, but the sound of other people's phones on public transport causes particular irritation. A TfL survey of 1,000 customers found 70 percent view loud music and phone conversations without headphones as disruptive. Expanding 4G and 5G coverage on Underground lines risks increasing instances of loud phone usage. TfL is launching a campaign to stop 'headphone dodging.' Headphone dodging, also called 'bare beating,' involves playing music, taking calls, or watching videos without headphones on public transport. The loud noise can especially affect people with heightened noise sensitivity, such as those with autism. Right now there is no fine for not using headphones, though some political parties have urged on-the-spot penalties.
There is one noise, however, that seems to irritate people more than most others: the sound of other people's phones on public transport. Whether it's the entirety of Justin Bieber's new album, the screams and eery songs from the latest episode of Squid Game, five second TikTok videos or their handy man on speaker phone - being subject to someone else's phone activity can be enough to drive anyone over the edge.
A survey by TfL showed that 70 percent of 1,000 customers found loud music and phone conversations without headphones disruptive. So, as 4G and 5G coverage comes to more Underground lines, TfL is launching a campaign to stop 'headphone dodging' becoming even more of a problem. Here's what you need to know about TfL's new campaign cracking down on the practice.
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