"Customers will be able to order a range of different items, including milk, eggs, fresh produce, toothpaste, cosmetics, pet treats, diapers, paper products, electronics, seasonal items, over-the-counter medicines, chips, dips, and more, according to the company. Prime members can choose the fast delivery option for a $3.99 fee per order, while non-Prime members will have to pay $13.99. Orders below $15 will include a small basket fee of $1.99."
"After placing an order, customers can track their deliveries and tip drivers through the app. "Amazon is utilizing specialized smaller facilities designed for efficient order fulfillment, strategically placed close to where Seattle- and Philadelphia-area customers live and work," Amazon explained in a blog post. "This approach prioritizes the safety of employees picking and packing orders, reduces the distance delivery partners need to travel, and enables faster delivery times.""
"The new "ultra-fast" delivery option will allow Amazon to better compete with services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart. The move follows Amazon's launch of a 15-minute delivery service in the United Arab Emirates in October. The company said at the time that some customers received their orders in as little as six minutes. The launch of the new service marks Amazon's latest effort to enter the fast delivery market in the United States."
Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery option in Seattle and Philadelphia, labeled "ultra-fast," offering groceries, household goods, electronics, over-the-counter medicines, and convenience items. Prime members pay $3.99 per order for the service; non-Prime members pay $13.99, and orders under $15 incur a $1.99 basket fee. Customers can find the "30-Minute Delivery" option in the app or homepage, track orders, and tip drivers. Amazon is using specialized smaller facilities near customers to speed fulfillment, shorten delivery partner travel distances, and improve employee safety. The move follows prior ultra-fast tests including a 15-minute UAE service.
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