Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Delivery Services: Robotics
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which local authorities can restrict or prohibit the use of delivery robots on pavements.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the current legal framework does not provide the certainty businesses need to invest, which is why we have committed to introduce a new Low-speed Zero Emission Vehicle category to regulate micromobility vehicles, including pavement robots, when Parliamentary time allows. This regulation will also be designed to ensure any negative impacts to blind and partially sighted people are mitigated.
The Micromobility Team in the Department for Transport is responsible for pavement robots, and there are currently no staff dedicated to working solely on delivery robot policy, with work on this policy area being conducted as business-as-usual activity by officials with wider responsibilities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL169
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Delivery services Robotics Pedestrian areas
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- 2026-06-02 16:45:38 +0100
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