Getir, an ultrafast grocery delivery provider, has started operations in Boston, following launches in Chicago and New York.
“We're very happy with the interest we received from our previous U.S. launches and are expecting the same from this new location,” said Nazim Salur, founder of Getir, in a statement. “We offer best-in-class services and will continue our strong expansion plan throughout 2022.”
As an exclusive offer for the launch in Boston, customers will not be charged a delivery fee for their first five orders. Serving from 8 a.m. to midnight, Getir initially will be operating in downtown Boston, with further expansion plans ahead.
The service offers a 10-minute grocery delivery proposition of approximately 2,000 everyday items from chocolate to soft drinks, dairy to cleaning materials, and chips to pet food.
Founded in 2015 in Istanbul, Getir has grown rapidly in recent years. With the company's launch in the U.S., it's now operational in nine countries worldwide. This year alone, the company raised over $1.1 billion in funding, valuing the company at $7.7 billion.
Getir offers its riders and pickers both full-time and part-time job options. The company is committed to offering employees exemplary working conditions and making safety a top priority. Riders are provided high-quality helmets and protective equipment along with their e-bikes and e-mopeds. Additionally, riders receive comprehensive training and driver safety courses.
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