The government is preparing a bill that would impose stricter penalties for a range of offences on public transport, lawyer Jean-Jacques Schonckert said speaking to RTL Radio on Tuesday morning.
Current fines are seen as too weak to deter offenders, which is what prompted the authorities to look at tougher measures, he said.
The bill would also cover conduct that has so far been considered disruptive or inconsiderate but not punishable. Examples include playing music or watching videos without headphones, which has drawn passenger complaints but carries no penalty under current rules.
Minor infractions, such as spitting on the floor or failing to give priority to passengers with reduced mobility, could result in fines. The heaviest penalties would be reserved for more serious offences, especially those that affect safety, such as misusing the emergency brake without good reason.
The government also plans to strengthen prevention. Most trams already have video surveillance, and it is being rolled out across buses. The cameras are meant to help document offences and identify offenders more quickly.
Schonckert added that incidents on public transport are systematically recorded. The data is used to adapt security measures on specific routes, so that enforcement and prevention are focused where they are needed most.
