Amazon to spend over $4B to expand Prime delivery to rural communities in the US

Amazon announcement Tuesday, it extends its delivery services the same day and the next day to more than 4,000 small cities and cities through rural areas, this expansion will bring its fast delivery service to millions of customers in places like Asbury, Iowa; Fort Seneca, Ohio; Lewes, Delaware; North Padre Island, Texas; And Sharptown, Maryland.

The electronic commerce giant plans to invest more than $ 4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. Amazon has recognized as faster delivery of rural customers, which often have limited options when purchasing online.

By increasing its investment in delivery the same day and the next day, the company aims to create more jobs in rural communities, with around 170 positions in delivery stations, as well as additional driving opportunities.

Amazon also indicated that the number of items delivered the same day or the next day in the United States increased by more than 30% compared to the same period last year. In 2024 only, the company delivered more than 9 billion Items using faster delivery services.

This announcement comes when Amazon is preparing for his First day eventwhich will last 96 hours from July 8 to 11.