Oxford Street

London’s Oxford Street Goes Car-Free in Bid to Reclaim Its Retail Crown

London has moved to pedestrianize a major stretch of Oxford Street, the capital’s best-known shopping thoroughfare, in a high-stakes effort to revive footfall and restore the district’s commercial appeal. The decision marks one of the most consequential urban transport shifts in central London in years, with officials betting that cleaner air, safer streets and a more public-friendly environment can help reverse the street’s long decline.