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Delivery Services: Robots

Asked by Mike ReaderLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 19574

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to support the use of autonomous last-mile delivery robots on pavements.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Government has no current plans to legislate in this space. However, we are determined to seize the opportunities of emerging micromobility and tackle any negative impacts which may arise. We are actively monitoring the industry, new vehicle types, and new business models, and we will keep under review the case for legislative change.

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