Amazon partners with small businesses for US package delivery

Amazon is launching a new delivery system called Amazon Hub Delivery that will use small businesses in 23 states to complete shipments to customers. The program covers over 20 major cities and hopes to team with 2,500 small business drivers by the end of 2023. Amazon is paying about $2.50 per package, and the incentives are clear for both Amazon and its partners. This strategy comes amid labor complaints and mass layoffs, and helps Amazon trim costs and minimize labor disputes that might come with using its own workers for shipping.