Drivers have just a few hours left to respond to a consultation that could have a huge impact on the future of one of the most popular shopping districts in London.
Transport for London and Mayor Sadiq Khan have overseen a consultation into the proposed pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, which would see cars banned.
The proposals aim to hear feedback about transport and highway changes to pedestrianise the section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, known as Oxford Street West.
Changes would see private motor vehicles, buses, taxis and private hire vehicles, cycles, scooters and pedicabs banned from Oxford Street West, although emergency services would have access at any time.
Servicing vehicles would have a designated period between midnight and 7am to complete any deliveries to businesses in the area.
A previous consultation by Transport for London found that over 6,000 people responded to the survey, with two-thirds supportive of the pedestrianisation plans.
In total, only 28 people opposed or disagreed with the plan to restrict vehicle use on Oxford Street, with a further 42 concerned about people who are dependent on cars having difficulties using alternative transport methods.
Only 18 people supported partial pedestrianisation that would allow vehicle use in some areas, while nine people said vehicles should be allowed to cross Oxford Street.
Sir Sadiq Khan has praised the potential benefits of Oxford Street's pedestrianisation plan | PALondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan chaired the first meeting of the Oxford Street Board earlier this month, praising the progression of the pedestrianisation plans.
Posting on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: "Great news: the future of London retail is taking shape on Oxford Street.
"Our bold vision for Oxford Street is gaining real momentum, driving record store openings and restoring confidence across the West End."
The latest consultation, which ends today (Friday, January 16), aims to gather feedback on how bus services could be amended, the impact on taxis, and the effect on cyclists.
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Map of the proposed pedestrianised route along Oxford Street | TFLA car-free event took place on Oxford Street last September, with motor vehicles banned for a whole Sunday to test how a pedestrianised scheme would work in practice.
Data found that almost 70 per cent of stores along Oxford Street reported similar or higher sales than a typical Sunday, while the number of visitors to the shopping district grew by almost 50 per cent.
A number of popular brands were hosting pop-ups on the street, including John Lewis, The Body Shop, Schuh, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB).
Research from the New West End Company found that 83 per cent of Oxford Street stores surveyed would consider taking part in similar events in the future.
The consultation is looking into alternative routes for buses heading towards Oxford Street
| PAThe consultation is expected to provide Transport for London and Sir Khan with important information on how the scheme will work, especially in managing alternative transport routes.
TfL has already acknowledged that certain bus routes, including the 98 towards Pound Lane and the 98 towards Red Lion Square, would see journey times increase by between three and five minutes.
Regent Street Southbound is also expected to have an increase of between 200 and 300 vehicles in the peak morning times, potentially causing issues around Oxford Street.
Interested parties have until today, Friday, January 16, 2026, to respond to the Transport for London consultation.