Tom Anderson wrote:
So Colum, how many people get to Oxford Street by car, then?

Many did before the congestion charge zone was brought in. There is a
car-park at Cavendish Square and meters on many of the side roads. I
did notice in February 2003 how much easier it became to find a meter.

At that point in time the parking rate was only £3 an hour. If there
are 2 people going in and doing a fair amount of shopping it is not a
bad option.

I still use car to get to Oxford Street to shop on bank holidays when
parking is free and there is no congestion charge.