Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery Service Across Major U.S. Cities
Amazon’s 30-minute delivery push raises stakes in race for speed
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Amazon has introduced a new 30-minute delivery service called Amazon Now, available in cities like Seattle, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth. This service aims to enhance convenience by delivering thousands of items quickly, with Prime members paying $3.99 per order. Amazon plans to expand this service to tens of millions of customers by the end of 2026.
- 01Amazon Now offers 30-minute delivery in select U.S. cities.
- 02Prime members pay $3.99 per order; non-members pay $13.99.
- 03Service expansion aims to reach tens of millions of customers by 2026.
- 04Amazon reported over 8 billion items delivered same or next day in 2025.
- 05The new service relies on smaller fulfillment centers for faster delivery.
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Amazon has launched its 30-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, across several major U.S. cities, including Seattle, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth. This service allows customers to receive thousands of items, from groceries to electronics, at their doorsteps within 30 minutes. Prime members will be charged $3.99 per order, while non-members will pay $13.99. The rollout is part of Amazon's strategy to enhance its delivery speed, having already reported that U.S. Prime members received over 8 billion items the same or next day in 2025, marking a 30% increase from the previous year. Amazon aims to expand this service to tens of millions of customers by the end of 2026, leveraging a network of smaller fulfillment centers to optimize delivery times. The introduction of Amazon Now complements existing fast delivery options, including one-hour and same-day services, and reflects Amazon's ongoing commitment to improving customer convenience.
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The introduction of Amazon Now could significantly enhance shopping convenience for consumers, allowing for faster access to essential items and groceries.
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