The year 2017 saw a significant development in the world of delivery services, as global fast-food giant Domino`s Pizza announced its partnership with the Self-Driving Alliance (SDA).

The SDA is a group of companies, including Ford, Lyft, and Uber, that are working together to advance the development of self-driving technology and push for favorable regulations. Domino`s decision to join the alliance was not surprising, given the brand`s commitment to using technology to streamline its operations and enhance customer experiences.

Under the agreement, Domino`s and the SDA will collaborate on multiple initiatives to accelerate the use of autonomous vehicles for the delivery of pizza. This includes testing self-driving cars on real roads, developing required infrastructure, and exploring different aspects of the autonomous delivery experience, such as customer interaction and food safety protocols.

The partnership marks a significant step forward for autonomous delivery services, which have been gaining momentum in recent years. The benefits of self-driving vehicles for delivery services are numerous, including reduced labor costs, improved efficiency, and faster delivery times.

However, there are also concerns around the safety and reliability of autonomous technology, as well as the potential displacement of workers. As such, the SDA has called for the development of a strong regulatory framework to ensure that self-driving vehicles are deployed safely and equitably.

While the Domino`s-SDA partnership is still in its early stages, it represents a significant investment in the future of autonomous delivery. As more companies join the self-driving revolution, it`s clear that the days of human-driven delivery vehicles may be numbered. It remains to be seen how the public will respond to this paradigm shift, but for now, Domino`s and the SDA are leading the charge towards a new era of pizza delivery.