Sadiq Khan Declares Shocking New War on Drivers Car Owners Left Furious and Heartbroken!”
London’s mayor Sadiq Khan has doubled down on his mission to get people out of their cars, calling the city’s reliance on vehicles a growing problem that needs tackling. In a candid chat with Dr. Hilary, Khan laid out his vision for a less congested, cleaner London where walking, cycling and public transport become the first choice for most journeys.
The mayor was quick to acknowledge that some Londoners – tradespeople, delivery drivers, those with mobility issues – will always need to use vehicles. But he argued that for many others, hopping in the car has become an unnecessary habit rather than a genuine need. “When everyone defaults to driving, we all end up stuck in traffic,” Khan explained. “We’ve got to break that cycle by giving people better options.”
Khan pointed to the massive expansion of cycling routes across the capital as proof of his commitment. “We’ve quadrupled the cycle network because people tell us they want to bike but don’t feel safe sharing roads with traffic,” he said. New wider pavements and pedestrian zones are also part of the strategy to make walking more pleasant in a city traditionally designed around cars.
These comments come as City Hall considers bold plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, turning one of the world’s most famous shopping strips into a traffic-free zone. While shop owners worry about delivery access, supporters argue removing vehicles could transform the area into a more enjoyable destination rather than just a thoroughfare.
The mayor also addressed the elephant in the room – last year’s controversial ULEZ expansion that saw protests from some motorists facing charges for older, more polluting vehicles. Khan stood by the decision, revealing that compliance has skyrocketed to 97.5% as Londoners upgraded their cars. “We’re not moving the goalposts again,” he promised, ruling out any immediate plans to toughen emissions standards further.
Critics, particularly from outer boroughs with patchy transport links, argue Khan’s policies unfairly penalise those with no alternative to driving. The mayor counters that improving bus routes and making neighbourhoods more walkable must go hand-in-hand with reducing car dominance in a city projected to hit 10 million residents soon.
As London grows, Khan’s push reflects the tough balancing act facing global cities – how to maintain mobility and economic vitality while cutting pollution and making streets more people-friendly. With climate targets looming and public health at stake, the mayor appears determined to shift London’s transport habits, even if it means weathering political storms along the way.
