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DDOT Approves Two More Sidewalk Robot companies for DC

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that permits have been issued to two personal delivery device (PDD) companies, Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics. Their sidewalk robots will offer door-to-door food delivery services in the core of the District.

“Personal delivery devices offer an additional option for food delivery in the District and can be an alternative to trips made by larger vehicles,” said DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum. “We are excited to add this delivery option.” (more…)

“What the Helen of Troy is This?” Why It’s The “Safe E-Cargo Bike” in Action!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

From the edge of Garfield Park – interesting to see that the operator was wearing a helmet, so maybe this is categorized as a bike, at least for their internal compliance needs? But otherwise I have so many questions about how they decided to roll these out.”

On May 11th we shared the news that “DDOT Launches MicroFreight DC Pilot Program to Bring Quiet, Safe E-Cargo Bike Deliveries to DC Neighborhoods”

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ICYMI: About those E-Cargo Bikes: (more…)

JUST IN: “DDOT Launches MicroFreight DC Pilot Program to Bring Quiet, Safe E-Cargo Bike Deliveries to DC Neighborhoods”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Example of an e-cargo bike on its way to a delivery. Image courtesy of Amazon.”

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), along with Amazon, announce the launch of a new pilot project to support package delivery in the District. As e-commerce continues to grow, DDOT is taking a proactive step to ensure the resulting delivery solutions work for District residents.

During the ten-month pilot, (more…)

“A plea for decent delivery options!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ryan Maxwell

“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if you can throw out a question about what restaurants in Takoma Park / Silver Spring / very NE DC have their own delivery? I read a horrible thread about doordash/uber eat’s practices and want to quit delivery apps. Realistically I don’t think I’d go pick up food, as when I use the apps it’s for convenience. So, would love any recommendations of restaurants that manage it themselves. I’ll throw one that I recently found out that does it themselves, la casita pupusería!”

Recommendation from a reader: “Cocineros (near Home Depot on East West Highway) and its sibling restaurant San Alejo (New Hampshire Ave) both offer their own delivery. “

“Amazon Is Charging 48,000 Prime Members East of the Anacostia River the Full Prime Subscription Price While Failing to Disclose That They’ve Been Excluded From Its Advertised Fastest Delivery Service”

By Prince Of Petworth


map via AG Brian Schwalb

From the DC Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) for deceiving District residents into paying for Prime delivery benefits they are not receiving, in violation of District consumer protection law. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that since 2022, Amazon has secretly excluded two ZIP codes east of the Anacostia River from its advertised fastest delivery service while continuing to charge approximately 48,000 Prime members living there the full Prime subscription price.

Amazon consistently and prominently promotes its same-day, one-day, and two-day delivery speeds in its advertising for Prime and throughout the Prime membership signup process. However, (more…)

“Stew delivery contact?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve been seeing these ads plastered all over Columbia Heights and Mt Pleasant. I’m curious but can’t figure out a contact from these signs. Does anyone know how to contact them? I’d love to get more information!”

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