Analysis: New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them
It’s been called “bare-beating” and “sodcasting” and the people responsible for it have been called “headphone dodgers”. Earlier this year, Irish Rail introduced new etiquette guidelines and a €100 fine for playing music or videos out loud on trains. Irish Rail Communications Manager Barry Kenny told The Journal that inspectors “have and will” make use of the penalty. Dublin Bus, the National Transport Authority and Transport for Ireland have also beefed up an etiquette campaign to encourage people to consider some ‘small acts of self-awareness’, including using earphones.
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