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Re:Amazon delivery drivers complain about bad work conditions by arthur_pryor on Monday December 11, 2017 @03:48AM (#15895873)
> You're saying that if Amazon is asking that, they are responsible for the life of the person delivering it.

> If I am asking Amazon that, therefore, does that make me responsible?

yes. definitely. not entirely, but for sure to some small degree.

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Re:Amazon delivery drivers complain about bad work conditions by PeachPlum on Monday December 11, 2017 @04:25AM (#15895975)
One suggestion is to include the actual price of delivery instead of "free delivery" (or discounted) into the displayed price.

Swift delivery is changing our expectations. If I knew it would take a week to come I would plan ahead, instead I can buy on impulse. Of course the real costs are being externalised, on the poor drivers but also on congested roads and pollution.

One of the consequences: https://www.londonair.org.uk/london/asp/annualmaps.asp

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