Amazon's latest delivery partners? Basically any business with a vehicle.
The biggest e-commerce company in the world has started recruiting thousands of small businesses across the U.S. today to deliver its packages, including:
- Coffee shops
- Grocery stores
- Florists
- Retail stores
- And more
Previously, Vox reported that the company was secretly recruiting ma-and-pa shops in several states to join a pilot delivery program to handle deliveries within a 10-mile radius.
🚚 Introducing Hub Delivery
Now Amazon’s new program, called ‘Hub Delivery’, is no longer on the down low. Axios reports that the company plans to partner with 2,500 small business drivers by the end of the year.
The program is launching in 23 states and also targeting businesses in densely populated cities, including:
- Boston
- New York
- LA
💡 How it Works
Participating businesses deliver an average of 30 packages per day, seven days a week, excluding major holidays. Amazon drops these packages off to businesses daily for distribution.
Compensation is based on completed deliveries, which Axios estimates to be about $2.50 per delivery, although the exact rate remains undisclosed by Amazon.
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