Amazon Puts $1.9 Billion Into Delivery Safety
Amazon boosts delivery worker pay and safety with $1.9 billion investment in 2027
In brief
Amazon boosts delivery worker pay and safety with $1.9 billion investment in 2027 Amazon raises delivery associate pay to $24/hour and cuts serious crashes by over 23% with new tech Originally reported by Pymnts.
Pay Raise
Amazon will boost delivery associate pay to a national average of nearly $24 per hour by 2027
“Amazon's safety investments and DSP leadership are delivering results, with serious crashes down more than 23%”
Smart Glasses
Amazon's smart glasses help delivery workers scan packages, see directions, capture proof of delivery, and get pet alerts without phones
“These glasses help DAs scan packages, see heads-up walking directions, capture proof of delivery, and receive pet alerts, all without the use of their phone”
Rivian Cameras
New surround-view cameras will identify vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians from all directions in 50% of Rivian electric delivery vehicles
“The technology will be installed in 50% of Rivian electric delivery vehicles across Amazon's network by the year's end”
Hazard Alerts
Dynamic hazard alerts in the Amazon Delivery App notify workers about accidents, road closures, and weather changes without action needed
“The technology automatically adjusts route navigation during inclement weather or when hazards are detected, with no action needed from workers”
Project Mercury
Amazon plans to expand same-day delivery hubs from 85 to over 1,000 by 2031 to reach 80% of Prime members within 10 miles
“Amazon's Project Mercury plan would expand the company's same-day delivery hubs from their current eighty-five to more than one thousand by 2031”
In short
Amazon raises delivery associate pay to $24/hour and cuts serious crashes by over 23% with new tech
