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Significant changes coming to Hungarian postal services
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An amendment to the Postal Services Act was recently published in the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny), introducing several significant changes to the operation of postal services in the country. One of the key changes is the modification of the availability of the universal postal service.
Previously, the universal postal service provider was required to determine the number, location, and timing of pick-up and delivery points based on user needs. Additionally, collection and delivery of postal items were to be ensured in all municipalities. This requirement remains unchanged. The obligation for the universal postal service provider to establish at least one delivery point per municipality, either through a quasi-post box or other means of delivery stays, writes Világgazdaság.
Higher requirements
However, there have been adjustments to the number of post offices in larger cities. Previously, municipalities with a population exceeding 25,000 inhabitants were required to have at least one post office or means of delivery per 25,000 residents.
This threshold has now been increased to 30,000 inhabitants. Consequently, municipalities with a population of over 30,000 must have at least one delivery point for mail and official documents per 30,000 residents. It is worth noting that this change affects a considerable number of people due to the population density. Hungary has 34 towns with 30,000 inhabitants or more, and nearly 3,200 municipalities.
Privatization of the Hungarian Postal Services – is a known FACT – on the agenda of the Orban led Government of Hungary.
The massive trimming downsizing, that has already resulted in mass numbers of staff number being placed “out of work” – that has occurred in the closures of Post Offices throughout Hungary in the past (9) nine months, was the commencement – of the Orban plan to SELL off – Hungarian Posta to a PRIVATE operator.
It is HAPPENING sooner than later.
The postal service is a dinosaur. It doesn’t belong in its current form to the modern age. Reform or die. Sorry.