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Backlash over delivery robots: Chicago residents demand ban as councils weigh regulation
Delivery robots are facing backlash from residents and local authorities in multiple US cities, with calls for bans and stricter regulation due to safety, accessibility, and sidewalk obstruction concerns. John Roberts in Chicago launched a petition gathering 4,400 signatures, while Glendale, California is considering a temporary ban as councilors seek a regulatory framework.
Jun 17, 2026 1 source