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First look: Oxford Street is officially traffic-free

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London has officially implemented a full traffic ban on Oxford Street, removing all buses and taxis from the district. This major urban redesign aims to transform the city's primary shopping corridor into a dedicated pedestrian zone.

  • 01Motorized vehicles including buses and black cabs are now prohibited from Oxford Street
  • 02The thoroughfare has undergone a comprehensive aesthetic and structural redesign for pedestrians
  • 03Transit routes and taxi access points have been permanently relocated to surrounding areas

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London’s most famous shopping street has banished buses and black cabs, and it’s got a brand-new look to go with it