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The Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What is bare beating? The public transport trend that is annoying commuters amid calls for £1,000 fines
Have you ever been sitting on a train or a bus, and despite having headphones in, your own music is overwhelmed by the heavy bass of someone else's music being played out loud at maximum volume? There's often one person on your commute who decides to sit down, open up TikTok, and proceeds to watch videos or play their own music out loud to the rest of the carriage without stopping to think that not everyone else wants to hear the same. This practice has now got a new name: ' bare beating ', which means the act of letting any noise from your phone reverberate around the carriage, rather than using headphones. Commuters have long complained about these noisy culprits who blast music, videos or phone conversations for the rest of the passengers to hear. One TikTok user stated: 'Why do people listen to music on speakers in public, like what is wrong with you, we do not all want to hear your music.' 'The carriage is basically full and she's annoying everyone'. 'When did it become socially acceptable to play music out loud, talk on speakerphone and vape on trains?' another TikToker asked. Other people have questioned why people do not buy headphones to listen to music in public. '[I don't know] who started this trend of playing YouTube, TikToks, reels, etc on public transport, but it needs to stop. You can get earphones on Amazon for less than £20 please,' an X user said. Another person also highlighted the use of Bluetooth speakers on trains. 'It'll never cease to amaze me that people think it's acceptable to get on a public train, pull out a literal speaker, and start blasting music,' they said. Conversations surrounding blasting music out loud in public came to the forefront last month when the Liberal Democrats declared they are seeking to change the law to explicitly ban this type of behaviour on English public transport. The party dubbed them 'headphone dodgers' and wants to see those who breach the ban be hit with £1,000 fines, so other commuters can 'enjoy a moment of peace.' A poll commissioned by the party found that more than half of Brits said they would not feel empowered to ask somebody to turn down their music on public transport. More than a third said they have experienced people playing loud noises often or sometimes, the Savanta poll found. The Lib Dems are seeking to amend the Bus Services Bill that is currently on its way through parliament, meanwhile creating a national campaign to shame 'headphone dodgers' on public transport. The party's home affairs spokesman Lisa Smart said: 'Far too many people dread their daily commute because of the blight of antisocial behaviour — and headphone dodgers playing loud music on buses and trains are some of the worst offenders. 'Whether you're heading to work, taking your kids to school, or simply trying to enjoy a moment of peace, everyone deserves to feel safe and respected on public transport. Time and time again, I hear from people who say they feel too intimidated to speak up when someone is blasting music or other content from a phone or speaker. 'It's time to take a stand for the quiet majority who just want to get from A to B in peace.'
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Commuters left fuming at new 'bare beating' trend on public transport - but participants could soon be landed with a £1,000 fine
Commuters across the UK are venting their frustration over a strange new trend dubbed 'bare beating' - and it's driving people round the bend. The term refers to the increasingly common sight of passengers letting any noise from their phone reverberate around the carriage, rather than using headphones. If you are a regular on public transport you may have been a victim of another passenger playing music, voice notes or videos out loud - a phenomenon that's becoming increasingly popular. While many consider the noise pollution to be extremely rude, there is a chance it might soon be also breaking the law. The Liberal Democrats recently declared they are seeking to change the law to explicitly ban this type of behaviour on English public transport. The political party want to amend the Bus Services Bill which could impose an eye-watering £1,000 fine on the so-called 'headphone dodgers'. Speaking to The Independent, home affairs spokesman Lisa Smart said: 'Far too many people dread their daily commute because of the blight of antisocial behaviour - and headphone dodgers playing loud music on buses and trains are some of the worst offenders. 'Whether you're heading to work, taking your kids to school, or simply trying to enjoy a moment of peace, everyone deserves to feel safe and respected on public transport. 'Time and time again, I hear from people who say they feel too intimidated to speak up when someone is blasting music or other content from a phone or speaker. It's time to take a stand for the quiet majority who just want to get from A to B in peace.' Taking to Reddit, commuters have questioned why people do not buy headphones to listen to music in public. One post read: 'Idk [I don't know] about anyone else but this is getting so common it legitimately makes me depressed, beyond it being just really irritating. The social contract is long gone.' Another said: 'I feel genuine embarrassment if audio comes from my phone in public for 1 second. 'I cannot fathom how some people are so low inhibited that they make facetime calls on speaker phone, play music, or scroll through TikTok with their phones deliberately on full blast for everyone to hear.' Someone else added: 'I hate being inundated with the hyper-stimulating sounds of people flipping through [Instagram] reels/TikTok, especially when someone watches a video over and over and then they scroll a little before flipping back to that same video.' A fourth added: 'I've occasionally asked people to turn it off on London trains too when I've been feeling wretched. Most people seem legitimately surprised someone is talking to them.' A fifth added: 'It's absolutely infuriating. And as much as I'd love to make some kind of generalisation, there's just so many people doing it now. 'Young and old, male and female, people of all races. They have no concept that they might be bothering other people. 'I've started to tell them to turn it off, and so far it's gone well. I would have thought that someone willing to so blatantly break social norms would react unpredictably, but actually they genuinely don't seem to realise they're being annoying? 'Or they do but the desperate need for endless reels is stronger. If it was up to me they'd be pilloried.' The annoying trend comes off the back of a slightly less infuriating trend of 'raw-dogging'. Travelers on TikTok recently went viral for flying without consuming any type of entertainment, otherwise referred to as 'rawdogging' or 'barebacking' flights. Taken to extremes, some of the practitioners also claim not to have any food or drink for the duration of the journey, even on long-haul flights. The trend crossed over into mainstream conversations after a number of high-profile sportsmen 'rawdogged' flights, including Manchester City football superstar Erling Haaland. But experts say it is dangerous to a person's physical health, could even lead to death from deep vein thrombosis or dehydration, and that those who do it are 'idiots'. Haaland popularised the concept when he posted a photo of himself to social media in a business class seat on a plane, where he looked pale and almost robotic. 'Just raw dogged a 7 hour flight. No phone no sleep no water no food only map #easy,' the 24-year-old Norwegian wrote. But nutritionist Toby King said rawdogging could increase the risk of getting a blood clot which 'can break off and cause a blockage of the arteries in the lung, which is very serious and can cause death'. 'This is one of the most dangerous trends I have seen on social media in a while, and while it looks innocent and a bit of fun on the surface, this could have deadly consequences and I would urge people to use sense when travelling,' he told travel adventure site Inspire Ambitions. Dr Gill Jenkins, who works in air ambulance transfers, didn't pull her punches when describing those who rawdog flights, saying: 'They're idiots.' She said while avoiding the internet and social media on a flight could be a good 'digital detox ... all the rest of it is against medical advice'. 'The whole thing about the risk of long-haul flying is that you're at risk of dehydration,' she told the BBC.
CNN
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Bare beating': The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the spectacular legacy of Alexander the Great, where trainspotters go to see bullet trains 'kiss,' plus British attempts to crack down on antisocial noise. First there was 'rawdogging.' Then there was 'barebacking.' Now there's another travel trend with an unnecessarily smutty name: 'bare beating.' You probably know the activity as 'playing music or video out loud without using headphones' and chances are high that you've already encountered it. As one bare beater's transgression encourages the next, it's a growing scourge that has train, plane and bus passengers around the world irate. In the UK, where sullen eyes-down silence has long been a sacred part of public transport etiquette — in London, at least — an opposition political party is calling for the government to issue fines of up to £1,000 ($1,329) for such noise offenders. A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that roughly two in five Brits had encountered people playing music out loud often or sometimes, but more than half say they would not be comfortable asking another passenger to turn the sound down. Politicians who aren't actually in power have a habit of calling for popular laws that could prove hard to enforce, but some concrete action has been taken in London's Leicester Square about another controversial form of noisy public entertainment. Street performers are part of the tapestry of London's answer to Times Square. However, a judge recently ruled that the repetitive din of buskers serenading tourists with their take on Ed Sheeran amounted to 'psychological torture' for local office workers, the BBC reported. The city's Westminster Council says it's been left 'with no choice' but to ban busking following the noise complaints. An independent bookstore is one of the finest respites from the chatter and chaos of urban living, and New York's Strand bookstore is perhaps the most famous in the world. CNN's Erin Burnett took her kids to visit the store that's been delighting Manhattan customers for nearly 100 years and caught up with the Strand's third-generation owner Nancy Wyden. Once you've got your bookstore purchase, there are few better places to head than a coffee shop, those delightful oases of caffeinated calm. They aren't just muffin-mongers, they're a mental health resource that can make our daily grinds that much easier. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have some tips on how you can create an affordable cocoon of serenity in your own home. Check out their roundup of products for a spa-like experience without leaving the house, from waffle bathrobes to facial steamers. Prev Next There's no faster way to feel like a feckless slugabed than to compare your achievements to Alexander the Great. The Macedonian multitasker conquered land across three continents and never lost a battle before dying at just 32 years old. Here's how he redrew the map of the world. The ancient Lycians ruled modern-day Turkey's southwestern corner more than 2,000 years ago, but their legacy endures in the spectacular cities of the dead still carved into the region's cliffs. The elaborate tombs can be found overlooking towns, valleys and shorelines and often the scramble to reach them is part of the adventure. Over in eastern Turkey, some 180 miles from the Syrian border, the town of Tarsus has a 7,000-year history where three religions intertwine. And as if that's not enough of a sell, it also has amazing hummus. Cynthia Wilson and Craig Bjork met in their 50s and moved from Kansas to Portugal for their retirement years. They were keen to integrate themselves into the local community, defining themselves as immigrants looking to adapt, rather than insularly minded 'expats.' 'People never pegged us as Americans. I think they can't peg us at all,' says Wilson. 'We're fine with that.' A little-known Japanese rail spectacle attracts trainspotters from around the world. The joyful union known as the 'Shinkansen kiss' happens 17 times a day. Travelers claim this TikTok seatbelt hack makes it easier to sleep on the plane. Experts say it's 'extremely dangerous.' Global Airlines promised luxurious flights on a fleet of A380 superjumbos. The launch is somewhat different. People told her to stay home and focus on motherhood. Instead, she became the first woman to summit Everest.
CNN
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Bare beating': The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the spectacular legacy of Alexander the Great, where trainspotters go to see bullet trains 'kiss,' plus British attempts to crack down on antisocial noise. First there was 'rawdogging.' Then there was 'barebacking.' Now there's another travel trend with an unnecessarily smutty name: 'bare beating.' You probably know the activity as 'playing music or video out loud without using headphones' and chances are high that you've already encountered it. As one bare beater's transgression encourages the next, it's a growing scourge that has train, plane and bus passengers around the world irate. In the UK, where sullen eyes-down silence has long been a sacred part of public transport etiquette — in London, at least — an opposition political party is calling for the government to issue fines of up to £1,000 ($1,329) for such noise offenders. A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that roughly two in five Brits had encountered people playing music out loud often or sometimes, but more than half say they would not be comfortable asking another passenger to turn the sound down. Politicians who aren't actually in power have a habit of calling for popular laws that could prove hard to enforce, but some concrete action has been taken in London's Leicester Square about another controversial form of noisy public entertainment. Street performers are part of the tapestry of London's answer to Times Square. However, a judge recently ruled that the repetitive din of buskers serenading tourists with their take on Ed Sheeran amounted to 'psychological torture' for local office workers, the BBC reported. The city's Westminster Council says it's been left 'with no choice' but to ban busking following the noise complaints. An independent bookstore is one of the finest respites from the chatter and chaos of urban living, and New York's Strand bookstore is perhaps the most famous in the world. CNN's Erin Burnett took her kids to visit the store that's been delighting Manhattan customers for nearly 100 years and caught up with the Strand's third-generation owner Nancy Wyden. Once you've got your bookstore purchase, there are few better places to head than a coffee shop, those delightful oases of caffeinated calm. They aren't just muffin-mongers, they're a mental health resource that can make our daily grinds that much easier. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have some tips on how you can create an affordable cocoon of serenity in your own home. Check out their roundup of products for a spa-like experience without leaving the house, from waffle bathrobes to facial steamers. Prev Next There's no faster way to feel like a feckless slugabed than to compare your achievements to Alexander the Great. The Macedonian multitasker conquered land across three continents and never lost a battle before dying at just 32 years old. Here's how he redrew the map of the world. The ancient Lycians ruled modern-day Turkey's southwestern corner more than 2,000 years ago, but their legacy endures in the spectacular cities of the dead still carved into the region's cliffs. The elaborate tombs can be found overlooking towns, valleys and shorelines and often the scramble to reach them is part of the adventure. Over in eastern Turkey, some 180 miles from the Syrian border, the town of Tarsus has a 7,000-year history where three religions intertwine. And as if that's not enough of a sell, it also has amazing hummus. Cynthia Wilson and Craig Bjork met in their 50s and moved from Kansas to Portugal for their retirement years. They were keen to integrate themselves into the local community, defining themselves as immigrants looking to adapt, rather than insularly minded 'expats.' 'People never pegged us as Americans. I think they can't peg us at all,' says Wilson. 'We're fine with that.' A little-known Japanese rail spectacle attracts trainspotters from around the world. The joyful union known as the 'Shinkansen kiss' happens 17 times a day. Travelers claim this TikTok seatbelt hack makes it easier to sleep on the plane. Experts say it's 'extremely dangerous.' Global Airlines promised luxurious flights on a fleet of A380 superjumbos. The launch is somewhat different. People told her to stay home and focus on motherhood. Instead, she became the first woman to summit Everest.
CNN
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Bare beating': The annoying public transport trend driving commuters crazy
In our roundup of travel stories this week: the spectacular legacy of Alexander the Great, where trainspotters go to see bullet trains 'kiss,' plus British attempts to crack down on antisocial noise. First there was 'rawdogging.' Then there was 'barebacking.' Now there's another travel trend with an unnecessarily smutty name: 'bare beating.' You probably know the activity as 'playing music or video out loud without using headphones' and chances are high that you've already encountered it. As one bare beater's transgression encourages the next, it's a growing scourge that has train, plane and bus passengers around the world irate. In the UK, where sullen eyes-down silence has long been a sacred part of public transport etiquette — in London, at least — an opposition political party is calling for the government to issue fines of up to £1,000 ($1,329) for such noise offenders. A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that roughly two in five Brits had encountered people playing music out loud often or sometimes, but more than half say they would not be comfortable asking another passenger to turn the sound down. Politicians who aren't actually in power have a habit of calling for popular laws that could prove hard to enforce, but some concrete action has been taken in London's Leicester Square about another controversial form of noisy public entertainment. Street performers are part of the tapestry of London's answer to Times Square. However, a judge recently ruled that the repetitive din of buskers serenading tourists with their take on Ed Sheeran amounted to 'psychological torture' for local office workers, the BBC reported. The city's Westminster Council says it's been left 'with no choice' but to ban busking following the noise complaints. An independent bookstore is one of the finest respites from the chatter and chaos of urban living, and New York's Strand bookstore is perhaps the most famous in the world. CNN's Erin Burnett took her kids to visit the store that's been delighting Manhattan customers for nearly 100 years and caught up with the Strand's third-generation owner Nancy Wyden. Once you've got your bookstore purchase, there are few better places to head than a coffee shop, those delightful oases of caffeinated calm. They aren't just muffin-mongers, they're a mental health resource that can make our daily grinds that much easier. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have some tips on how you can create an affordable cocoon of serenity in your own home. Check out their roundup of products for a spa-like experience without leaving the house, from waffle bathrobes to facial steamers. Prev Next There's no faster way to feel like a feckless slugabed than to compare your achievements to Alexander the Great. The Macedonian multitasker conquered land across three continents and never lost a battle before dying at just 32 years old. Here's how he redrew the map of the world. The ancient Lycians ruled modern-day Turkey's southwestern corner more than 2,000 years ago, but their legacy endures in the spectacular cities of the dead still carved into the region's cliffs. The elaborate tombs can be found overlooking towns, valleys and shorelines and often the scramble to reach them is part of the adventure. Over in eastern Turkey, some 180 miles from the Syrian border, the town of Tarsus has a 7,000-year history where three religions intertwine. And as if that's not enough of a sell, it also has amazing hummus. Cynthia Wilson and Craig Bjork met in their 50s and moved from Kansas to Portugal for their retirement years. They were keen to integrate themselves into the local community, defining themselves as immigrants looking to adapt, rather than insularly minded 'expats.' 'People never pegged us as Americans. I think they can't peg us at all,' says Wilson. 'We're fine with that.' A little-known Japanese rail spectacle attracts trainspotters from around the world. The joyful union known as the 'Shinkansen kiss' happens 17 times a day. Travelers claim this TikTok seatbelt hack makes it easier to sleep on the plane. Experts say it's 'extremely dangerous.' Global Airlines promised luxurious flights on a fleet of A380 superjumbos. The launch is somewhat different. People told her to stay home and focus on motherhood. Instead, she became the first woman to summit Everest.
