‘It’s magical’: London’s iconic Oxford Street goes vehicle-free
The cars have gone, and so have the buses, but while retailers expect a boost, residents worry about change.
According to Al Jazeera English, the cars have gone, and so have the buses, but while retailers expect a boost, residents worry about change.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include London and Oxford Street.
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