Government and Industry Response
Living Streets sent an open letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, requesting immediate legal intervention.
A Department for Transport spokesperson said the government welcomes innovation but prioritises pedestrian safety.
“It's vital the safety of pedestrians and vulnerable road users is put first,” the spokesperson stated, adding that legislative updates will follow public consultation.
Starship Technologies, the market leader with over two million UK deliveries since 2018, defended its service.
A company spokesperson said inclusive design is central to their engineering, and they work with disability charities to improve autonomous driving.
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The company noted that 25% of regular customers report having a disability or living with someone who does.
