# Conor Shannon, of Jersey City, said the robot darted into a bike lane on Varick Street.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-15 · Newsweek*

## Key points

- Conor Shannon plans to sue Uber and Avride after a delivery robot injured him in October 2025.
- Shannon alleges the Avride robot abruptly entered a Jersey City bike lane, causing his serious injuries.
- Avride's robots reportedly attempted to flee the scene after the accident, raising questions about fail-safes.
- Attorneys suspect Avride is beta testing and data-gathering on public streets without sufficient safeguards.
- This appears to be the first reported delivery robot injury incident in New Jersey involving Uber and Avride.

**Companies:** Uber, Avride
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/bicyclist-suing-crash-delivery-robot-new-jersey-lawsuit-11952852)

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