New delivery robots have sparked safety concerns after a councillor’s dog was almost run over.
Over the past month, JustEat has launched a new trial using small wheeled robots to deliver food to customers along Bristol’s Gloucester Road.
Bristol City Council said it was not informed about the trial and does not have a policy on the use of delivery robots. Council staff were asked to investigate how the trial is being conducted and what permission was required.
A council meeting was told a councillor’s small dog narrowly avoided being hit by the robot, with councillor Ed Plowden saying the company was creating new risks for residents.
