PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A United States Postal Service proposal may affect how soon you get your mail.
The USPS says the proposed changes will save them about $3 billion each year, which is something they need after the company lost more than $87 billion from 2007 to 2020.
USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
The proposed changes seek to improve service while reducing the cost.
The system would process, transport and deliver mail and packages through an integrated network. The key changes can be found below:
- Help customers track their mail easier through switching to five digit zip code standards.
- Aim to process mail earlier by adjusting pick-up and drop-off times between post offices far away from reginal hubs and processing plants.
- Expanding the reach of most classes of mail and packages traveling through the network, resulting in faster delivery for some.
However, not all customers will experience faster delivery under the proposal.
A USPS spokesperson sent 10 On Your Side a statement saying, in part, “ If mail enters the mail stream from a rural area, it may take 12-24 hours extra but still within our service standards.”