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Amazon Commits $4 Billion to Triple Rural Delivery Network by 2026

The expansion will add over 200 delivery stations, create 100,000 jobs, and double package capacity for underserved U.S. communities.

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Amazon's electric delivery van has the acceleration, braking and ultra-quiet characteristics of many electric vehicles. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
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Overview

  • Amazon's $4 billion investment aims to triple its rural delivery network, growing to more than 200 stations by the end of 2026.
  • The initiative is expected to create over 100,000 jobs, including full-time, part-time, and flexible roles in delivery stations and on the road.
  • The expanded network will deliver an additional billion packages annually across 13,000 zip codes, covering 1.2 million square miles.
  • Average delivery times for rural and small-town customers are projected to be cut in half, enhancing service for underserved areas.
  • Amazon is leveraging its Delivery Service Partner program, Flex gig drivers, and Hub Delivery partnerships with local businesses to power the expansion.