Bangalore Metro bans playing of music on loudspeakers inside train

“I believe music should not be played inside the trains keeping in mind the sensibilities of other co-passengers. The decision might have been taken to avoid nuisance to other passengers,” BMRCL Managing Director Anjum Parvez, told The Indian Express while adding that the decision might have been taken at the lower level.

However, Parvez did not specify if there would be any punishment if the rule is violated.

He also said that not allowing to play music is one of the many restrictions imposed while travelling on the train.

Recently, Namma Metro has been actively creating public awareness on the do’s and don’ts inside Metro trains through short videos being played on the display system in the train Some of them include, restrictions on eating, obeying the line system while boarding the train, among others.

Rajkumar Dugar, founder and convenor of Citizens for Citizens, also hailed the decision of BMRCL. “It is definitely a welcome move. On a lighter note, I think playing soft music is fine. But many play music loudly, which is a nuisance for others. It causes frustration to the co-passenger,” Dugar said.