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Katie Roberts

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BBC News Jul 2026
Delivery robots are in the way - you're the one who has to move
Delivery robots operating in several UK cities have prompted calls from the charity Living Streets for national regulations, citing risks to pedestrians and wheelchair users and concerns about pavement obstruction. Residents in Leeds expressed mixed reactions, ranging from privacy worries and inconvenience to strong support for their usefulness and safety features. Living Streets has urged Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to clarify the robots’ legality. The government says legal updates will follow consultation, while Starship Technologies defends the robots’ safety systems and role in serving disabled customers.

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