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Pizza Hut Canada testing robot delivery service

The pilot program in Vancouver runs through Sept. 30

Pizza Hut partners with Serve Robotics to bring autonomous sidewalk robots to Canada.
Pizza Hut partners with Serve Robotics to bring autonomous sidewalk robots to Canada. Photo by Pizza Hut Canada /CNW Group

Pizza Hut Canada is introducing a new robot delivery service.

The pizza maker is partnering with Serve Robotics, the autonomous sidewalk delivery company, to host a two-week pilot program in Vancouver.

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Until Sept. 30, select Vancouver customers who place an order via the Pizza Hut app may have their pie delivered directly to their doorstep by a robot.

“We’re always looking for ways to enhance our customer service and deliver hot, fresh and delicious menu favourites to our customers,” said Manish Dhankher, director of operations at Pizza Hut Canada. “Pizza Hut is thrilled to be at the forefront of this technology and partner with Serve Robotics to bring this offering to Canada for the first time.”

Pizza Hut on 1725 Robson St. in Vancouver was selected as the first location for the pilot.

Customers picked for robotic delivery will be able to use the Pizza Hut app to track the robot’s location.

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“Serve is excited to partner with Pizza Hut to provide Vancouver customers with the convenience and reliability of zero-emissions robotic delivery,” said Dr. Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics.

“This is an important step forward in our efforts to expand our delivery platform to serve more cities and communities.”