USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Not to mention rate increases twice a year, mid single digits

There is no first class package delivery anymore, it's all Ground Advantage up to 70 pounds, or Priority Mail similar weights. Regional Rates are gone, but the high price small, medium, large flat rate boxes remain. Media mail is still there too, but it's approaching Ground Advantage rates.

Replacing vehicles is expensive. Maybe they just never replaced anything as they struggled with health care costs. But I do see lobbies, parking lots, immaculate, and a couple times contractors are on site to replace retail windows and online problems. New floor mats too. Government contracting is not cheap.

Black ink through shrinkage of the USPS is not working. imho