Should all vehicles be banned from Oxford Street to turn it into a pedestrian-only zone?

The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is a fierce battleground between urban planners, who envision a clean-air promenade to rival Paris or Barcelona, and local councils defending residents from displaced traffic. While the West End retail lobby argues banning cars is vital to save the street from decline, accessibility campaigners warn it locks out the elderly and disabled who rely on taxis and buses. Proponents support this to reduce pollution and revitalize the shopping experience. Opponents oppose this to prevent gridlock in residential side streets and preserve transport links.