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Committee advances evaluation of personal delivery device program amid liability questions
Summary
A joint special meeting of Los Angeles City committees advanced a motion directing staff to evaluate the city’s personal delivery device (PDD) program after company representatives described benefits and councilmembers pressed staff about liability and community impacts.
A joint special meeting of Los Angeles City committees moved to recommend an evaluation of the city’s personal delivery device program, a staff-led review the motion’s sponsors said would clarify operational, safety and liability questions.
Committee members heard two public speakers representing robotics delivery companies before discussion. Kelly Jones, government affairs manager for Kelly Roblox, told the committees her company ‘‘ha adherido a los programas de la ciudad’’ and said the service reduces vehicle miles and emissions by making short deliveries with robotic equipment. Jorge José, who identified himself as “vicepresidente de relaciones…
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