Shoppers walking along the street told AFP this was a “good idea”, but drivers of London’s famous black taxi cabs rejected the move as “crazy”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Part of London's Oxford Street, Britain's busiest shopping thoroughfare, went permanently traffic-free today in an effort to revitalise the area and create a new public space to boost economic growth.

Part of London's Oxford Street, Britain's busiest shopping thoroughfare, went permanently traffic-free today in an effort to revitalise the area and create a new public space to boost economic growth.