Moscow Develops Traffic Rules for Courier Robots
A new regulatory framework will lay the groundwork for scaling autonomous delivery
Regulation Sets the Stage for Citywide Deployment
Moscow authorities have approved unified rules for the use of courier robots, responding to the growing need for safe and organized integration of autonomous devices into pedestrian zones and urban infrastructure. As robot fleets expand, the new rules aim to standardize interaction and ensure safety across the city.
Under the updated regulations, each robot will receive a unique identification number that allows authorities to track its movements. Authorities will designate specific operation zones and parking areas for the robots. All autonomous couriers will also be connected to the city’s information systems—Taxi Motor and the GIS ERNIS—which will enable real‑time monitoring of their status and operations.
Robots Plot Routes and Avoid Obstacles Independently
The uniqueness of the Moscow initiative lies in the creation of a combined legal and technological environment for large‑scale autonomous delivery. City authorities approached the integration of robots into public spaces systematically, designing an analogue of traffic rules specifically for autonomous couriers.
Today, around 200 courier robots operate in Moscow, performing more than 1,500 deliveries daily. They travel along sidewalks, follow pedestrian regulations, and autonomously plan routes while avoiding obstacles.
The project strengthens Russia’s position as one of the leaders in deploying advanced transport technologies in major urban environments.
