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Many riders in the fast-growing sector use the devices to complete orders, and a ban could lead to longer waiting times or higher costs, say economists. Food delivery firms told The Sunday Times that PMDs make up a minority of their fleets, with some saying they do not foresee a significant impact on business. Others have stopped taking on new PMD riders after recent regulatory changes.
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