According to a report from China’s Kuaitech on August 29th， London is taking a firm stance against the disruptive practice of playing audio from mobile devices in public spaces， a behavior that often elicits annoyance from fellow commuters.
Foreign media outlets reported on August 26th that **Transport for London (TfL) issued an advisory urging passengers to use headphones for listening to music， playing games， and making calls， rather than allowing their devices to play audio aloud.**
Should passengers refuse to cease this disruptive behavior， they could face a substantial fine of up to £1，000 (approximately RMB 9，700)， in addition to being required to exit the public transport. The statement clarified that “enforcement is a last resort，” indicating a preference for an advisory approach before resorting to penalties.
The public’s significant displeasure with loud audio playback in public settings is a long-standing issue in the UK， with the act being colloquially referred to as “Sodcasting.” This informal term reflects the shared frustration experienced by many when exposed to unsolicited device audio.
A survey conducted in June of this year revealed that approximately 70% of passengers found the behavior of using mobile devices without headphones to be “annoying.” This statistic underscores the widespread nature of the problem and the demand for a more considerate approach to personal audio in shared environments.
British writer Hannah Evans， in an article for The Guardian， humorously remarked， “The only thing worse than being a slave to your own electronic device is being a slave to someone else’s.” This sentiment effectively captures the feeling of being involuntarily subjected to another person’s digital entertainment.
