Delivery Robots Spark Safety and Accessibility Concerns in Cities

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Delivery robots are appearing on sidewalks in cities globally, but residents and local authorities are raising concerns about safety, accessibility, and pedestrian movement.
Some cities have implemented bans or restrictions, while others are considering them, as a petition in Chicago calls for a suspension until safety tests and clear rules are established.

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Delivery robots are appearing on sidewalks in cities globally, but residents and local authorities are raising concerns about safety, accessibility, and pedestrian movement. Some cities have implemented bans or restrictions, while others are considering them, as a petition in Chicago calls for a suspension until safety tests and clear rules are established.

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