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The U.S. Postal Service is exploring the use of electric bicycles for mail delivery in urban areas. But the use of bikes and motorcycles is not a new concept to the organization.
At one time, in fact, motorcycles were in use at post offices in the U.S.
According to the Postal Service, it began its foray into motorcycle delivery territory on March 4, 1907, when the “Instructions for...
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