Crackdown on Yobs Who Blast Music in Public Underway, Confirms Government

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.

Labour MP Suggests On-the-Spot Fines as a Solution

Labour MP David Taylor has said on-the-spot fines could be one option to stop the nuisance behaviour. Ministers are discussing how to crackdown on yobs who blast music on the tube.

Public Support for Tough Measures Against Loud Music Players

It comes after polling for Trending In The News 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 declared that government is "meeting regularly" to discuss the issue.

MP Backs Government's Stance on Antisocial Behavior

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."

Survey Reveals Frequency of Public Nuisance

The survey by JL Partners found that half of Brits have witnessed the behavior 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.