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Ald. Daniel La Spata of Chicago is seeking feedback from residents about food delivery robots from Serve and Coco Robotics, currently operating in limited areas of the 1st Ward. The companies aim to expand their services to cover the entire ward.

Critics have raised concerns regarding the robots' slow speed and their impact on sidewalk space. A petition with over 800 signatures requested a pause on the pilot program, citing safety and accessibility issues. The Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program, introduced in 2022, will end in May 2027 without further City Council action.