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UK to allow £100 fines for loud audio on public transport

UK transport authorities can fine up to £100 from next Monday for playing audio aloud, TechRadar reports.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-21 20:46

Transport safety officers, rather than drivers, are expected to issue the fines, according to TechRadar. The report said enforcement will determine whether the rules make a difference, and it questioned whether thinly staffed public transport services can support the approach.

TechRadar also listed cheaper headphones and earbuds that cost less than the £100 penalty, saying they could help people avoid fines. It recommended the wired Sennheiser CX 80U, which launched at $39.95 / £34.99 in January and received 4.5 stars out of 5 in its review; the report cited good sound, surrounding-noise blocking and a simple design, while noting missing features found on pricier buds.

For on-ear headphones, TechRadar pointed to the Sony WH-CH530N at $69 / £50. It said it had not finished testing the new model, but the predecessor WH-CH520 received 4.5 stars for balanced sound and long battery life, and the newer pair likely brings improvements. It also cited the over-ear Sony WH-CH730N, which received four stars and costs just under £99.

For wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, TechRadar recommended the JLab JBuds Mini ANC at $49.99 / £49.99. It said the earbuds are tiny, with a case that can be clipped onto a keyring, making them easy to carry on a bus. The report also said the non-ANC JLab JBuds Mini, released three years earlier, was suitable for people who want lightweight buds.

TechRadar’s broader headphone guide named the Sony WH-1000XM6 as best overall, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones as best mid-range, the 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 as best under $100/£100 and the Soundcore Q30 as best under $60/£50.