The U.S. Postal Service has less flexibility to address financial shortfalls than mail systems in other countries because of its obligation to provide universal service, the size of population served and regulatory limits on competing with the private sector outside its core postal business, according to the agency’s independent watchdog.
The Postal Service’s business model is largely restricted to postal products, making it one of the least diversified posts in the world, the Office of...
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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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The parcel delivery space is quickly becoming overrun with participants — from stalwarts like FedEx and UPS to upstarts leveraging gig economy drivers utilizing cars and vans — to the point that small and medium-size businesses looking to ship items face a dizzying array of options.
One provider familiar to all, though, believes it has a winning formula to garner a greater share of the parcel business that is now e-commerce-driven and time-sensitive: the U.S. Postal Service.
“A lot of small and...
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