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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Victoria Richards

Voices: If you’re a nuisance ‘headphone-dodger’, you’re crying out for a hefty fine

I recently decided to leave my car keys at home and travel by coach from London to Bristol. Forget hunching over the wheel for the hours – I could sit back and relax and let someone else do the driving for a change. Hey, I could finish White Lotus season three – even read a book.

Plus, let’s face it, I couldn’t afford the train fare. A cross-country return ticket would have cost more than £100, whereas the coach came in under a tenner. It was a no-brainer.

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