Amazon drops Westborough drone delivery bid
Amazon has officially withdrawn its application to launch a Prime Air drone delivery program from its Westborough facility following significant local opposition from residents and lawmakers over safety and noise concerns.
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Amazon has withdrawn its site plan application for a Prime Air drone delivery hub in Westborough, Massachusetts, ending a local expansion bid. The reversal follows months of public opposition from residents and lawmakers in the United States over noise and safety risks. Prime Air operations would have utilized an Otis Street facility to dispatch packages within a 7.5-mile radius.
