# UK passengers describe noise and antisocial behaviour on public transport

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/weve-lost-a-basic-sense-of-politeness-uk-readers-reveal-daily-reality-of-public-transport/
- Published: 2026-10-23T06:00:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T06:33:21+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/antisocial-behaviour-public-transport-burnham-campaign
- Topics: Art, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Elections, Entertainment, Markets, Music, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Burnham is targeting loud music and videos on public transport.
- Passengers describe frequent noise and inconsiderate behaviour.
- They question whether the campaign will be enforced.

## Summary

Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against antisocial behaviour on public transport, including playing music and videos aloud without headphones. Six regular passengers describe how noise and inconsiderate conduct affect their journeys, while questioning whether a campaign can change behaviour if rules are not enforced.

Their experiences include loud phone calls, videos played in quiet carriages, blocked seats and disruptive football supporters. Some have challenged people and faced hostility; others say passengers are reluctant to speak up. Several welcome clearer boundaries but doubt staff or safety officers can enforce them consistently.

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