Amazon launches 1-hour and 3-hour delivery service in these US cities

Amazon has ramped up its speedy delivery service with the launch of 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the US. Using the service, customers will be able to shop over 90,000 products for fast, reliable delivery in just a few quick clicks. “These new delivery options save customers time by bringing the selection typically available in local supercenters straight to their doorsteps,” the company said in a press release. “From everyday essentials like pantry items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, and over-the-counter medications, to other popular categories like electronics, toys, clothing and accessories, and home and garden, we’re creating more opportunities for customers to shop Amazon when and how they want,” it added.Udit Madan, senior vice president of Worldwide Operations at Amazon said “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. We’re excited to say that two decades after Prime first launched, we’re still innovating to make delivery even faster, while maintaining the same everyday low prices and vast selection Amazon is known for,” it added. As announced by the company, the 1-hour delivery is currently available to customers in US cities that include Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and smaller cities such as Des Moines, Iowa; Boise, Idaho; and American Fork, Utah. The 3-hour delivery, on the other hand, is offered in over 2,000 cities and towns, which includes large, mid-size, and small cities, as well as surrounding suburbs like Cornwall, Pennsylvania; Harrah, Oklahoma; and Arabi, Louisiana. Amazon said that its new delivery options are available seven days a week and that it plans to bring 1-hour and 3-hour delivery to even more areas in the coming months. Customers can check if their area has 1-hour or 3-hour delivery by visiting www.amazon.com/getitfast.The new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options add to a growing portfolio of convenient Prime delivery services including two-day shipping, Next-Day Delivery, and Same-Day Delivery. As revealed by Amazon in its release, Prime members get even more value with discounted delivery fees of $9.99 for 1-hour delivery and $4.99 for 3-hour delivery. Customers without a Prime membership pay $19.99 for 1-hour delivery and $14.99 for 3-hour delivery. Prime members can continue to take advantage of our standard Same-Day Delivery option, which remains free on qualifying orders.