Question
2. What recent steps she has taken to help tackle nuisance behaviour on public transport.
Answer
Last week, the Government launched the “Share the carriage, not the noise” campaign with rail operators across the country, reminding rail passengers to use headphones or potentially face fines of up to £1,000. The Bus Services Act 2025 gives local authorities new powers to crack down on nuisance behaviour on buses, including listening to loud music, littering, vaping and antisocial behaviour. Our new guidance will help authorities put these powers into practice and make journeys safer and more comfortable for passengers.17% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (88/100)
The reply sets out specific recent steps on nuisance behaviour on public transport. These include a 'Share the carriage, not the noise' campaign launched with rail operators, possible fines of up to £1,000 for headphone nuisance, and new powers for local authorities over buses under the Bus Services Act 2025, with guidance to help put those powers into practice. The question asked what recent steps have been taken, and the reply answers that directly and concretely, so the asker would likely have enough to move on.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What recent steps the Minister has taken to help tackle nuisance behaviour on public transport. | Addressed | Direct | The reply names concrete recent steps: the launch of the "Share the carriage, not the noise" campaign with rail operators, with possible fines of up to £1,000 for headphone nuisance, and new powers for local authorities over buses under the Bus Services Act 2025, plus new guidance to help put those powers into practice. These directly answer what recent steps have been taken on nuisance behaviour on public transport. |