Lib Dems: Time for Govt to “face the music” after TfL announces public campaign to crack down on headphone dodgers

EMBARGO: 00:01 Tuesday 26 August 2025

Responding to the news that TfL has launched a campaign to encourage customers to use headphones on public transport, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Transport and Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler has said:

“I’m pleased Transport for London are listening to the Liberal Democrats. We’ve been campaigning on this issue for a number of months and I’m glad TfL and others are finally paying attention to our campaign.

“Playing music & videos out loud on public transport has a real impact on other passengers’ lives. It’s often thoughtless, and sometimes deliberately intimidating, but always wrong.

“It’s now time for the Government to face the music by silencing it, with tougher action including Fixed Penalty Notices across all public transport and a publicity campaign to put an end to headphone dodging.”

ENDS