Amazon Rolls Out 1-Hour and 3-Hour Delivery Across Several US Cities and Towns

Amazon’s re-introduction of 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US has expanded its faster delivery services for everyday items and general merchandise. The move, which based on its existing same-day delivery network, is designed to allow for faster access to frequently purchased products across multiple categories. The rollout is spread across a growing number of cities and towns, and is part of Amazon’s wider campaign to reduce delivery timelines through its long-established logistics and fulfilment infrastructure.

Amazon Introduces Faster Delivery Options in the US

According to the company, customers in the US can now order from a catalogue of over 90,000 products for delivery within three hours. The collection includes household items like paper products, cleaning supplies, health and beauty goods as well as over-the-counter medicines including electronics, toys, clothing and home goods. It also includes s’ situational purchases like children’s car seats, humidifiers and air mattresses.

Amazon said the service operates seven days a week and will continue to operate more locations, according to its service, which is operated by . Customers may also see availability through the “Get It Fast” section on its website. These include labels like “in 1 hour” or “In 3 hours”, and users can filter results according to the label, which is used for eligible products. Supported areas also have a dedicated shopfront.

Hundreds of US cities and towns, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Oklahoma City, Nashville (along with Houston), and Washington, D, now have the 1-hour delivery option. C,. and smaller cities like Des Moines, Boise & American Fork as well as . In over 2,000 cities and towns, the 3-hour delivery service is available in more than 2,500 of these cities (including suburban areas like Cornwall in Pennsylvania, Harrah in Oklahoma, Arabi in Louisiana).

But Prime members pay $9, the e-commerce giant says. 99(around Rs). 900) for 1-hour delivery and $4. 95 (roughly Rs. delivery for 3 hours, 400 compared to $199). 95 (roughly Rs. 1,800) and $14,800). 99 (about Rs. A for non-Prime customers, 1,400). The Prime membership includes free delivery on over 35 categories (including tens of millions eligible for same-day or next-night delivery), standard same day delivery remaining free on qualifying orders, Amazon added.

The new alternatives, Amazon said, are based on its current same-day delivery infrastructure (launched in 2015) which handles fulfilment and last-mile delivery through integrated facilities. In the system, it uses predictive inventory placement to position often ordered items closer to customers.

The firm said it is testing a service called Amazon Now in some locations, which delivers daily necessities and perishable grocery items in about 30 minutes.