‘Bare Beating’: The Annoying Public Transport Trend Driving Commuters Crazy | News Channel 3-12

‘Bare beating’ UK travel trend

A new public transport nuisance known as “bare beating” is frustrating UK commuters. The Liberal Democrats are now calling for fines of up to £1,000 (€1,165) to tackle the antisocial habit, which many say is ruining peaceful journeys. Despite its suggestive name, bare beating refers to passengers playing audio from devices – often phones – out loud and without headphones. The noise doesn’t… Source

‘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.