Amazon Developing Mobile App Delivery System (And Drones!)

Amazon.com may be recruiting the public to deliver packages to local homes in their neighborhoods. If you've ever wondered what it was like to be a UPS delivery person now is your chance. 

A report in The Wall Street Journal revealed that the company is developing a mobile-app that would pay people to deliver packages to people's homes and essentially act as freelance couriers. This innovation has been explored by the company in the hopes to cut costs, especially the expensive process of doorstep delivery.

The neighborhood delivery program aptly named, On My Way, needs to be tested for logistical purposes like theft prevention, liability protection and cost before it is put into effect.

If the online-based retail giant decides to implement this new delivery service they may have to deal with competitors, like big delivery companies and the Post Office whose costs are more efficient.

Earlier this month Amazon told Congress they are developing the necessary technology to use drones to deliver packages in 30 minutes or less. This is another attempt to cut the expense of delivery.

IBN Live reports that Paul E. Misener, vice president of global public policy for Amazon.com, believes that this could revolutionize the way people shop for items they need in a hurry.

Looks like Amazon has been busy!

Additional reporting by Victoria Meneses