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Fremont hears DoorDash ‘Dot’ pilot plan for bike‑lane deliveries; cyclists and residents urge caution
Summary
City staff and DoorDash presented a phased, revocable pilot to operate DoorDash’s electric delivery robot Dot in Fremont bike lanes; council and public urged careful testing, privacy safeguards and regular review periods before any expansion.
Fremont city staff and DoorDash Labs on Feb. 17 outlined a proposed pilot to operate DoorDash’s delivery robot, Dot, in designated bike lanes and local streets. The item was informational; staff said the pilot would proceed under a public‑works encroachment permit and specific permit conditions.
Christina Briggs, assistant city manager, framed the project as an economic development partnership that supports a local manufacturer and could offer convenience to small restaurants. Public Works Director Hans Larson and Assistant City Engineer Noe Veloso described a phased rollout designed to prioritize safety: Phase 1a would run three robots for two to three months with in‑person DoorDash staff monitoring; if safety…
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