Amazon has announced today the launch of Local Express Delivery, giving customers in seven cities the opportunity to use same-day delivery on orders.
The seven cities are New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Seattle and Washington D.C. Chicago, Indianapolis and Phoenix are expected before the end of the year.
Amazon Prime members (those that pay $79 USD a year for special shipping privileges including $3 overnight shipping and free 2-day shipping on all items) can use the same-day delivery for just $6 USD. All other members will have to pay $19 or higher for the service.
Amazon gives the following chart for same-day delivery:
* New York City – Order as late as 10 a.m.
* Philadelphia – Order as late as 10 a.m.
* Boston – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Washington D.C. – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Baltimore – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Las Vegas – Order as late as 11 a.m.
* Seattle – Order as late as 1 p.m.
“We want to make online shopping as convenient as possible,” adds Girish Lakshman, vice president of Transportation at Amazon. “We’re continuously working to speed up delivery times and customers receiving items on the same day as ordered is an exciting step. Now, if a customer needs a last-minute present for a birthday or wants a copy of their book club book before the weekend starts, they can order from Amazon instead of the hassle of a last-minute trip to the mall.”
Amazon Prime members (those that pay $79 USD a year for special shipping privileges including $3 overnight shipping and free 2-day shipping on all items) can use the same-day delivery for just $6 USD. All other members will have to pay $19 or higher for the service.
Amazon gives the following chart for same-day delivery:
* New York City – Order as late as 10 a.m.
* Philadelphia – Order as late as 10 a.m.
* Boston – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Washington D.C. – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Baltimore – Order as late as 10:30 a.m.
* Las Vegas – Order as late as 11 a.m.
* Seattle – Order as late as 1 p.m.
“We want to make online shopping as convenient as possible,” adds Girish Lakshman, vice president of Transportation at Amazon. “We’re continuously working to speed up delivery times and customers receiving items on the same day as ordered is an exciting step. Now, if a customer needs a last-minute present for a birthday or wants a copy of their book club book before the weekend starts, they can order from Amazon instead of the hassle of a last-minute trip to the mall.”
