Coco Robotics, the world’s leading urban robot delivery platform, today announced the expansion of its operations in Washington, D.C., with customer deliveries beginning this summer. The launch represents Coco’s latest expansion into one of the nation’s most dynamic urban markets, helping neighborhood restaurants and retailers serve more customers with efficient and reliable delivery – while reducing traffic, emissions, and curbside congestion.
Coco’s robots will serve restaurants and merchants of all sizes across key D.C. neighborhoods – starting in Logan Circle – helping them offer customers a convenient, reliable, and affordable delivery experience. Customers ordering through participating delivery partners, such as DoorDash, may be matched with Coco’s compact robots at checkout. When the robot arrives, customers receive a notification and simply unlock the lid through the app to collect their order—no tips or additional fees required. By reducing the cost of the last-mile delivery process, Coco helps lower overall delivery expenses by up to 20 percent, making it easier for customers to support local restaurants and businesses by ordering more often.
“D.C.’s restaurant industry thrives when operators have access to innovative tools that improve service and efficiency,” said Shawn Townsend, President & CEO of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). “We’re pleased to see Coco bring a new delivery option to the District that can help restaurants reach more customers with reliable, affordable, traffic-free deliveries while allowing staff to stay focused on their core business.”
