Vancouver is considering a pilot program for food delivery robots, spearheaded by City Councillor Mike Klassen. The initiative, presented by Serve Robotics, aims to deploy self-driving robots in Kitsilano and the downtown area to enhance food delivery services. These robots, designed with anthropomorphic features to appear friendly and approachable, have been successfully operating in other North American cities. However, the proposal has sparked concerns among gig workers about potential job security threats. Patrick Johnson, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1518, emphasized that even a slight reduction in delivery customers could significantly impact gig workers' livelihoods. In British Columbia, 3.6% of the population engages in gig work as their primary job, with many earning below the living wage of $27.85 per hour. The pilot program is proposed to commence this fall, prompting discussions on how to balance technological advancement with the welfare of existing workers.