Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport

Passengers urged to share the carriage, not the noise' as guidance sets out 100 penalties for nuisance behaviour

Andy Burnham has announced a crackdown on headphone dodgers" who play loud music on public transport, as he extends his promise to give voters breathing space" in the confines of a train carriage.

The prime minister will unveil a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport on Monday, alongside guidance allowing local transport authorities to levy fines of up to 100 for non-compliance.