Campaign urges UK public to oppose legalisation of delivery robots on pavements
Summary
This article is a campaign piece opposing the legalisation of delivery robots on UK pavements. It argues that these robots create obstacles and safety hazards for blind and partially sighted people, wheelchair users, and older pedestrians. The piece notes that delivery robots are already operating without a national regulatory framework, and have been banned in several North American cities. It calls on readers to contact their MP to oppose legalisation, asserting that public pavements should not be commercialised.
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bskyCampaign urges UK public to oppose legalisation of delivery robots on pavementsact.livingstreets.org.ukKey quotes
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For blind and partially sighted people, wheelchair users, and older pedestrians, they are an obstacle, cause danger and create inaccessible pavements
Delivery robots have been banned in North American cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh and Toronto
Tell your MP not to legalise robots - let them know our pavements are not for sale
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