2015 mail death
You're referring to the 2015 postal service changes in the United States.
In 2015, the United States Postal Service (USPS) implemented several changes to its mail services, including:
- Mailing Rates Increase: The USPS increased its mailing rates for first-class mail, priority mail, and other services. The rate increases ranged from 1% to 3.5%, depending on the service.
- Delivery Standards Change: The USPS changed its delivery standards for first-class mail, which affected the time it took for mail to be delivered. The new standards aimed to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Post Office Closures: The USPS closed over 200 post offices across the country, citing declining mail volumes and increased costs.
- Retail Hours Reduction: Many post offices reduced their retail hours, making it more difficult for customers to access postal services during certain times of the day.
- Changes to Mail Processing: The USPS implemented new mail processing machines and procedures, which aimed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. However, these changes sometimes resulted in delays and issues with mail delivery.
These changes were part of the USPS's efforts to adapt to declining mail volumes and increasing competition from private carriers like FedEx and UPS. The changes were intended to help the USPS reduce costs and improve its financial sustainability.