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Oxford Street Becomes Vehicle-Free for One Kilometer from Oct. 26

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC · How we work

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E-scooter ban enforced

From 7 a.m. on 26 October 2026, a one-kilometre stretch of London’s Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will become vehicle-free.
TfL’s implementation plan allows delivery trucks, reroutes ten bus routes and adds 50 trees, 100 seats and two new squares.
Emergency services may access the zone from 7 a.m. until midnight.
Cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters are barred from the pedestrianised section at all times.

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Disabled Access Preserved

From 7 a.m. on 26 October 2026, a one-kilometre stretch of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will be vehicle-free.
The plan preserves disabled and emergency access while creating public plazas, outdoor dining, greener street furniture, and deploying cargo e-bikes for cleaning.
Mobility scooters will be allowed on the pedestrianised stretch, ensuring disabled mobility.
Cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters remain barred from the vehicle-free zone at all times.

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E-scooter ban enforced

From 7 a.m. on 26 October 2026, a one-kilometre stretch of London’s Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will become vehicle-free.
TfL’s implementation plan allows delivery trucks, reroutes ten bus routes and adds 50 trees, 100 seats and two new squares.
Emergency services may access the zone from 7 a.m. until midnight.
Cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters are barred from the pedestrianised section at all times.

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