Oxford Street Pedestrianisation: Major Changes for London Commuters

0:00On March 30, London's Oxford Street is getting a major makeover with pedestrianization plans set to ban all vehicles between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street by summer's end. That means 15 bus routes will face the versions, hitting over 11,000 daily passengers, the hardest, especially on the 7 and 94 lines. The 7 and 97 will now end at Marble Arch instead of Oxford Circus, while the 94 shortens from Piccadilly Circus to the same. Spot. Riders will switch to buses like the 98 or 390 at key stops, adding time to east-west trips across the area. Mayors to DeCon pushes this as a game-changer, turning the west end into a pedestrian haven, rivaling Paris and New York for shopping vibes. But locals, residents and disability groups are pushing back hard, worried about the hassle. Transport for London plans tweaks for other routes too, like rerouting the 98, 139 and 390 via Wigmore Street, or ending night buses at Marble Arch.

1:04They'll keep watching demand closely. No extra fares thanks to the hopper system, so at least switching stays affordable as these changes roll out and TFL fine-tunes the network.