USPS is rolling out major updates and customers are being urged to prepare
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The way your mail gets delivered may soon look a lot different. With a major leadership shake-up and talks of restructuring, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is entering a new, uncertain chapter—and it could affect everything from how quickly your mail arrives to how much you’ll pay to send it.
Louis DeJoy, who has led the USPS through a pandemic, staffing cuts, and rising postage costs, has officially stepped down.
His time in office was marked by big changes—some controversial, including the loss of roughly 30,000 postal workers and slower mail service in some areas, especially rural communities.
But with his exit comes bigger questions: What will USPS look like moving forward? And how will it affect the people who rely on it most?
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The idea of a USPS “merger” is gaining traction, with discussions about removing it from federal control and shifting toward a privatized or restructured model.
The motivation? Soaring losses—$6.5 billion in 2024 alone, with even bigger shortfalls expected in the coming year.
This proposal, supported by figures including former President Trump and Elon Musk, could mark the largest change to the USPS in its 250-year history.
Stamp prices have already jumped 46% since 2019, and those increases may not be over.
Also read: USPS reveals the truth about undelivered packages and why some customers are left in limbo
Fewer staff and longer delivery routes have led to service slowdowns, and early retirement programs signal more workforce reductions ahead.
Efforts to modernize USPS have included big investments in electric delivery vehicles.
But progress has lagged, with only a few hundred EVs on the road so far—despite billions spent.
Are you noticing changes in your mail delivery? Worried about what privatization could mean for your neighborhood? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts below—let’s talk about how we can navigate this shifting postal landscape together.
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Louis DeJoy, who has led the USPS through a pandemic, staffing cuts, and rising postage costs, has officially stepped down.
His time in office was marked by big changes—some controversial, including the loss of roughly 30,000 postal workers and slower mail service in some areas, especially rural communities.
But with his exit comes bigger questions: What will USPS look like moving forward? And how will it affect the people who rely on it most?
Also read: Shaken, stamped, and delivered? What Trump’s alleged takeover could mean for you.
The idea of a USPS “merger” is gaining traction, with discussions about removing it from federal control and shifting toward a privatized or restructured model.
The motivation? Soaring losses—$6.5 billion in 2024 alone, with even bigger shortfalls expected in the coming year.
This proposal, supported by figures including former President Trump and Elon Musk, could mark the largest change to the USPS in its 250-year history.
Stamp prices have already jumped 46% since 2019, and those increases may not be over.
Also read: USPS reveals the truth about undelivered packages and why some customers are left in limbo
Fewer staff and longer delivery routes have led to service slowdowns, and early retirement programs signal more workforce reductions ahead.
Efforts to modernize USPS have included big investments in electric delivery vehicles.
But progress has lagged, with only a few hundred EVs on the road so far—despite billions spent.
Read next: USPS cuts popular program and customers are furious over late bills and fees!
