Amazon adds 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US | TechCrunch

"Our customers are busier than ever and are looking for new ways to save time while keeping their households running. We saw an opportunity to use our unique operational expertise and delivery network to help make customers' lives a little easier while unlocking even more value for Prime members."

"Amazon Prime subscribers will be charged $9.99 for one-hour deliveries and $4.99 for three-hour deliveries. If you don't have a Prime subscription, you'll pay $19.99 for one-hour deliveries and $14.99 for three-hour deliveries."

"The one-hour delivery option is available in hundreds of cities in the U.S., including parts of major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., as well as Des Moines, Boise, and American Fork. The three-hour option is available in over 2,000 U.S. cities and towns."

Amazon is expanding its delivery capabilities by introducing one-hour and three-hour delivery options across numerous U.S. cities to compete with instant delivery services. Over 90,000 items are available through this new system, with visual labels and filters in the Amazon app. Prime subscribers pay $9.99 for one-hour and $4.99 for three-hour deliveries, while non-subscribers pay $19.99 and $14.99 respectively. One-hour delivery covers hundreds of cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C., while three-hour delivery reaches over 2,000 U.S. cities. Amazon utilizes existing same-day fulfillment sites and has launched a dedicated storefront for eligible items.

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