Fresh crackdown on people who play music from their phones on trains & buses – as MP suggests on-the-spot fines

YOBS who blast music in public are among the next targets of an antisocial behaviour crackdown, ministers confirmed today.

The Department for Transport is locked in discussions about how to tackle a surge in thugs blaring videos out loud on the trains and buses.

It comes after polling for The Sun revealed that 80 per cent of the public think people who play loud music on their phones are rude — but we are too scared to tell them.

Transport Minister Simon Lightwood today declared that government is “meeting regularly” to discuss the issue.

He said: “Both I and the Secretary of State meet regularly with other ministers from across government to discuss a range of issues within our portfolios.

“This includes anti-social behaviour on public transport, which incorporates the playing of loud music on public transport.”

Responding to the move, Labour MP David Taylor, who raised the issue in parliament this week, said: “I back the government’s tough stance on antisocial behaviour.

“They are listening to the 80 per cent of people who find blasting music unacceptable.

“I’m delighted ministers are already having cross-departmental meetings on this pressing issue.”

Mr Taylor added: “I would welcome all options being on the table, including the potential option for on-the-spot fines in extreme cases.”

The survey by JL Partners also found that half of Brits have witnessed the behaviour at least once a month.

Meanwhile, four in ten believe the habit is on the rise — but six in ten say they would not ask the culprits to wear headphones out of fear of being ignored, shouted at or intimidated.