This is what happened when cities around the world went car-free

Sep 23, 2019

People relax on deck chairs on Regent Street after it was shut as part of 'Car Free Day' in London, Britain, September 22, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls - RC17B6B5F0F0

Life in the slow lane: Regent Street in London is closed to traffic for Car Free Day Image: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

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