Leeds Council on complaints over Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo cyclists causing city centre 'safety hazard'

Leeds Council says it’s having “live conversations” with Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo over complaints about dangerous cycling in the city centre.
David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
By David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 21st Jul 2023, 10:08 GMT
Updated 21st Jul 2023, 10:08 GMT
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The local authority is responding to reports that some of the firms’ delivery riders pass through pedestrianised areas too quickly.

One Conservative councillor said some cyclists were causing a “safety hazard” by using pavements rather than roads.

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Delivery cyclists currently tend to gather on pedestrianised Briggate while they wait for jobs.