Walmart's InHome delivery service will scale big in 2022 as the retailer aims to make it available to 30 million U.S. homes by year's end.

The service is now available to 6 million, according to a press release.

Walmart intends to hire more than 3,000 associate delivery drivers and build out a fleet of 100% all-electric vans as part of the strategy.

"We've been operating InHome in select markets over the last two years and have found it is a perfect solution for customers who want to live their lives without worrying about making it to the store or being home to accept a delivery," Tom Ward, senior vice president, last mile at Walmart U.S., said in the release. "Identifying ways to help our customers save time and money is our purpose, and nothing showcases that better than InHome delivery, which is why we're excited to bring the convenience of InHome to even more customers in 2022."

The InHome Delivery service is $19.95 per month. InHome drivers receive in-depth training conducted both in-person and using virtual reality, further enabling them to build their skill set around using innovative tools and technology to manage the delivery process.

"This new role is yet another example of how technology is enabling us to offer new career opportunities that just didn't exist a few years ago," Julie Murphy, executive vice president and chief people officer, Walmart U.S., said in the release. "Expanding our number of InHome associates is a testament to the trust and confidence we have in them and their continuous commitment to delight our customers. There's a path for everyone to build a career here at Walmart, and this position is further proof of that."

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