This downloadable report by Prysm Global shows how smarter delivery laws could unlock a £1.3 billion opportunity for the UK economy.
Starship robots made their first commercial deliveries in the UK in 2018. There is huge potential within the sector, but regulation is lagging behind the technology.
This report shows that small changes to regulation – some of it from the 1800s – could unleash innovation and investment in communities across the UK. Benefits include:
- Potential £1.3 billion GVA for the UK economy by 2035
- 555 new high-skilled jobs by 2035, and almost £11 million in cumulative wages
- A boost of £125 million in grocery spending, with underserved “delivery deserts” seeing the greatest uplift
- A productivity gain equivalent to 300,000 working hours saved, generating £140 million in additional impacts