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Khan to Ban Vehicles on Oxford Street in 2026

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  • Mayor Sadiq Khan will make a 1 km stretch of Oxford Street vehicle-free from 26 October 2026.
  • The ban covers cars, buses, taxis, bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters on that section.
  • Ten Transport for London bus routes will be rerouted via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place.
  • Delivery trucks may operate between midnight and 07:00, while emergency services keep access.
  • Oxford Street Development Corporation now handles planning applications, replacing Westminster Council.