Transport for London Launches Campaign Against Loud Music on Public Transport
Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a campaign aimed at curbing disruptive noise from passengers who play loud music or engage in phone conversations without headphones. The campaign, which was launched this week, features posters urging commuters to adopt proper etiquette by using headphones to listen to content on their devices, reports 24brussels.
The poster initiative, titled “Headphones On,” emphasizes the need for consideration among passengers, stating, “Please don’t disturb others with loud music or calls when travelling on the network.” Currently, these posters are being showcased on the Elizabeth rail line and will extend to bus services, the Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, London Underground, and London Tram services starting in October.
This effort comes as data coverage improvements make it easier for passengers to stream content and communicate, yet it highlights the ongoing issue of noise pollution in public transport. Research by TfL indicates that 70% of surveyed individuals reported disturbances from loud music and phone calls while traveling.
“The vast majority of Londoners use headphones when travelling on public transport in the capital, but the small minority who play music or videos out loud can be a real nuisance to other passengers and directly disturb their journeys,” commented Seb Dance, London’s deputy transport mayor. “TfL’s new campaign will remind and encourage Londoners to always be considerate of other passengers.”
This new initiative builds on the existing “#TravelKind campaign” launched by TfL in 2017, which focused on promoting courteous behavior among all road and transit users to ensure smoother journeys for everyone.
