The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the development and rollout of autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies, but it has also created new opportunities for their adoption in various industries such as logistics, delivery services, and food service. The need for contactless and driverless delivery has become more important than ever, with AV technology potentially transforming the movement of goods and services from warehouses to storefronts and homes. Despite a decline in public transit ridership, consumer attitudes towards personal car ownership may benefit AV technology in the longer term. Companies such as Nuro, Pony.ai, and GM's Cruise have already utilized AVs for grocery and meal deliveries, highlighting their benefits in times of emergencies and supply chain disruptions. The pandemic has emphasized the importance of AV technology in addressing contactless delivery, efficient transportation of goods, and reliable supply chain operations, and its adoption may continue to grow as the importance of autonomous and contactless solutions becomes more apparent.