‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport
UK commuters are expressing frustration over a perceived decline in public etiquette, citing issues like loud music and antisocial behavior on transport. The discussion follows an announcement by Andy Burnham regarding a crackdown on nuisance behavior, though many passengers remain skeptical about enforcement.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing tension between public social norms and individual behavior in urban environments, questioning the efficacy of government intervention in daily social conduct.
‘You never really see police or ‘safety officers’, so who would enforce it?’ ‘You never really see police or ‘safety officers’, so who would enforce it?’ Public transport ‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud music .
“We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone,” Burnham said in a statement. “It gets on your nerves and can quickly spoil the journey.”
Six people share their views on Burnham’s new campaign and recount their experiences of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
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