‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
Summary
Andy Burnham has started a campaign to stop people from behaving badly on public transport, like playing loud music or videos on their phones. Several commuters from different cities shared their experiences about noisy and rude behavior on trains and buses and expressed doubt about whether the new campaign will make much difference.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham aims to reduce nuisance behavior on public transport, including loud music or videos from phones.
- Commuters report frequent loud noises, including phone calls on speaker and music, even in quiet carriages.
- Some people feel that basic politeness and consideration for others on public transport have declined.
- Passengers often hesitate to speak up because they fear confrontation or being called rude.
- Enforcement of rules against noisy behavior is rare, and police or safety officers are rarely seen on trains or buses.
- Public transport workers are not being asked to enforce these rules to avoid making their jobs harder.
- Different age groups have varying ideas about what is acceptable behavior in public spaces.
- Football fans on trains can sometimes behave in ways that other passengers find difficult or intimidating.
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