USPS makes these major changes to the delivery service, as of May 1st.
And this could affect when you receive your mail.
Most of us are counting on theUS postal service (USPS) for the daily messaging service, either at the end of the reception or publishing of a package. However, financial misfortunes and frustration about delivery delays have left the agency a lot on its plate. Earlier this month, it was announced that the USPS would receive federal financial relief as part of thePostal Service Reform Act, whowill provide nearly $ 50 billion in relief over the next 10 years and will allow the Agency to find "flexibility",USA today reported. However, thanks to an ongoing reform, the USPS also makes adjustments that may slow down your deliveries. Read more about the changes that the USPS foresees May 1st.
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USPS has recently brought a number of changes to your mail.
On April 6, the USPS filed noted with the Postal Regulation Commission (PRC) it raisedFirst class mail price 6.5%. Prices should take effect on July 10, 2022, affecting stamps, letters and postcards. The agency also introducedTwo new shipping costs This month, non-standard fees and dimension non-compliance fees, which could lead to surcharges ranging from $ 1.50 and $ 15. Now another change is in store, officials say this time the impact of the delivery speed.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The USPS makes changes to different delivery service standards.
Monday, the USPS announced that this would make changes toslowing delivery times For almost a third of small light packages. These changes to service standards - "delivery landmarks" for how long you can expect your mail to make you coming into effect on May 1st.
According to the press release, the service standard of 32% of the first class packages "will increase by one or two days", while the service standard of 64% of the volume of packet will be unchanged. Finally, the agency stated that the standard of service will be a day earlier, from three days to two days, for 4% of the first class package.
The Agency also eliminates an additional day for deliveries of priority mail lands, which has been set up during the COVID pandemic. Realized in April 2020, the additional day was intended to give USPS extra time for deliveries in light of the global problems of the supply chain and the availability of employees. The extra day will remain in place for the priority mail transported by air "until the reliability of our main suppliers improves," confirmed the press release.
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There are some essential reasons why these changes are made, say that managers say.
As indicated byWall Street's Journal, slower delivery speeds also make it possible to use moreLand transportation, such as trains and trucks, as opposed to an air network. The postal service stated that the modifications are implemented "to improve the reliability of the service" by reducing the use of these contracted airlines, which engage more costs and also have problems with reliability.
According to the USPS press release, this is part of the broader "Delivery for America" initiative, which includes the agency's 10-year plan to "achieve financial stability and excellence of services".
"Changing service standards SELECT is a key and enabled growth element of our 10-year plan. This action will contribute to our cost savings efforts and improve our reliability in all product classes, including our market Crescent package "LOUIS DEJOY, Postmaster General and CEO of the USPS, said in the press release.
"By implementing the elements of our 10-year plan, we will deliver the coherent and reliable service that the American people and our customers expect and deserve and develop the volume of package, providing the growth of revenues that can be invested in the service. postal, "added Dejoy.
The PRC expressed concern about the effectiveness of the plan.
While the plan ofSlow deliveries is moving, the CPP has not been sold on its effectiveness, reported the network of federal news. The regulator commented on the proposal in an advisory opinion published on 2021 September, noting that its "reasonableness" was based on the assessments of consumer preferences, as well as "its ability to achieve the modeled increases in reliability, cost savings and cost savings and effectiveness. "
"Even if the cost savings estimates of the postal service are exact, the Commission's analysis shows that the proposed amendments would not be substantial.assign the postal service Global Financial Commission, "said the regulator.
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