https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/london-s-most-famous-shopping-street-bans-cars-in-bid-to-revive-its-fortunesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/london-s-most-famous-shopping-street-bans-cars-in-bid-to-revive-its-fortuneshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/london-s-most-famous-shopping-street-bans-cars-in-bid-to-revive-its-fortunes#u162099Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:10:26 +0000London has pedestrianized a nearly kilometer-long section of Oxford Street, barring cars, buses, taxis, and bicycles in an effort to revitalize Europe and Britain's busiest shopping destination. Shoppers have replaced vehicles on the first traffic-free day, which city officials hailed as a momentous occasion. Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that the transformation marks the end of a decline for the once grand shopping district. Plans are underway to add green spaces for arts and music ahead of the holiday season.Why it mattersOxford Street has long struggled with congestion, retail decline, and a