Written questions

Delivery Services: Robotics

2026-05-17 · Department for Transport · HL169 · Official question

Question

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

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 paveme...