Amazon’s ultrafast 30-minute deliveries are now available in more cities
Source: The Verge
Expansion of Amazon Now
Following a limited test run in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia that started last December, Amazon Now is officially available to millions of Amazon shoppers across the United States. In addition to Seattle and Philadelphia, the 30‑minute delivery service is now widely available in Atlanta and Dallas‑Fort Worth, with ongoing expansions in Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, and Oklahoma City.
Eligible Items
Thousands of items qualify for 30‑minute deliveries, including:
- Fresh milk and produce
- Over‑the‑counter medicines
- Household essentials such as laundry detergent
- Small electronics (e.g., AirPods, HDMI cables)
In cities where the service is available, shoppers will see a “30‑Minute Delivery” option on the Amazon homepage and mobile app, and eligible items will be marked as available with Amazon Now in search results.
Pricing
- Prime members: $3.99 per order (with a $14.99/month or $139/year Amazon Prime membership)
- Non‑Prime customers: $13.99 per order
For orders under $15, an additional fee applies:
- Prime members: $1.99
- Everyone else: $3.99
Background
Amazon introduced same‑day, one‑ or two‑hour deliveries in 2014 — a service that has evolved into today’s ultra‑fast offering. The delivery option was first launched through a mobile app, later expanded to a dedicated Prime Now website, and eventually folded into the main Amazon site in 2021. In October 2024, Amazon also shut down its Amazon Today service, which had provided same‑day deliveries for products from shopping malls and standalone brick‑and‑mortar retailers.
Correction (May 12)
An earlier version of this article misstated that Amazon Now would soon be expanding to several other cities. Amazon corrected its announcement to indicate the service is also currently available, in a more limited fashion, in Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, and Oklahoma City.