LONDON, Oct 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Nearly one kilometre of London’s iconic Oxford Street became permanently traffic-free on Monday as part of efforts to revitalise one of Europe’s busiest shopping destinations, reported Xinhua.
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- The pedestrianised section, stretching from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street, is now closed to cars, buses, taxis, bicycles and other vehicles, giving pedestrians more space.
- The project comes as Oxford Street faces changing shopping habits and growing competition from online retailers.
- “For centuries Oxford Street has reinvented itself, adapting to changing times and helping shape British culture along the way,” he said.
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