The Czech Post, after a strategic move to close several branches last summer as a cost-saving measure, is gearing up to launch innovative services next year, further enhancing customer convenience. Among these initiatives, the company plans to introduce the delivery of parcels to pickup boxes situated in residential and apartment buildings. Simultaneously, it aims to streamline the application process for certain social benefits at its branches.

In contrast to branch closures, the Czech Post is looking to transition some existing locations into Partner Posts, a move that will not only benefit rural areas but will also extend to urban regions. Lukáš Rampas, the director of Balíkovna, a subsidiary of the Czech Post, revealed during a seminar in the Chamber of Deputies, “We plan to offer shared and private parcel boxes for homeowners or apartment buildings, where they can be placed in vestibules.”

Moreover, the company’s Parcel Service division is on track to become a separate, commercially operated entity within the next two years. This transition is part of the Czech Post’s broader strategy. Additionally, a mobile app is in the works to manage all its services, providing customers with more accurate information regarding parcel delivery, down to the specific hour.

Customers of Czech Post branches can also look forward to new services, including the acceptance and dispatch of parcels from other postal operators and the provision of financial services for banks, such as cash withdrawals in areas where ATMs are limited.

One of the most significant developments on the horizon is the company’s partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, as well as the impending amendment to the social support law. Pending discussions in the third reading, individuals will be able to apply for various social benefits at post office branches. The Czech Post will play a crucial role in facilitating this process, which may encompass allowances for housing or funeral expenses.

The Czech Post’s new initiatives promise to usher in a future of enhanced customer convenience, expanded services, and improved access to vital social benefits, marking a positive transformation for the company and its patrons.

Article by Prague Forum