DoorDash & Coco Bring Robot Deliveries To The Sidewalks Of LA & Chicago

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DoorDash is rolling out a new kind of delivery experience, and it rides on six wheels. In a major step toward more sustainable logistics, DoorDash is expanding its partnership with sidewalk robot company Coco to bring emissions-free robotic deliveries to customers in Los Angeles and Chicago.

This expansion builds on a successful pilot program in Helsinki, Finland, through DoorDash’s international platform, Wolt. There, Coco’s compact sidewalk robots completed over 100,000 deliveries, proving their reliability and efficiency.

Now in the US, nearly 600 restaurants and convenience stores are participating in the launch. Eligible DoorDash customers in LA and Chicago can receive orders via Coco’s autonomous robots, which are designed to navigate sidewalks safely and efficiently.

These small battery-powered robots don’t just offer a new way to get food, they’re also part of a bigger solution. By replacing short-distance car and scooter trips, robotic deliveries can significantly reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in dense urban areas. It’s a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional delivery vehicles, especially during peak hours when roads are most congested.

The move aligns with DoorDash’s broader strategy to create a multi-modal delivery system, incorporating everything from human Dashers to drones and autonomous vehicles. The goal is to meet growing delivery demand while cutting down on the environmental impact of last-mile logistics.

“Not every delivery needs a 2-ton car just to deliver two chicken sandwiches. We believe the future of delivery will be multi-modal, and we’re thrilled to partner with Coco to expand sidewalk robot deliveries that complement the Dasher network as we continue to enhance the DoorDash experience for customers and merchants.”  — Harrison Shih, Senior Director of DoorDash Labs

Business owners are already seeing the benefits. Eric Dela Cruz, who runs Main Chick Hot Chicken in LA, shared that using a “taxi line” of Coco robots during rush periods has helped streamline operations, reduce wait times, and keep delivery drivers off the busy roads.

“Partnering with Coco and DoorDash has allowed us to consistently deliver fresh food to our customers on time.. We worked with Coco to establish a ‘taxi line’ of robots so we can get food out to our customers faster, even during our busiest hours. The improved operational efficiency translates directly into happier guests and stronger repeat business. We’re excited about what this partnership means for our growth.” — Eric Dela Cruz, owner of Main Chick Hot Chicken in Los Angeles

By partnering with Coco, DoorDash is signaling a clear commitment to sustainability, innovation, and local community support. For customers, it means faster, greener, and more futuristic deliveries, and a small robot showing up at your door with dinner might become your new normal.