[Talk-GB] Parcel Post-boxes (again): national roll-out?

[jc129 at mail.com]

On 28/11/2019 14:51, SK53 wrote:
> I've never been entirely happy with post_box:type which generally describes
> form also describing function as in post_box:type=meter, and this change
> sort of highlights the problems. Should we use post_box:type=meter;parcel
> or post_box:type=parcel or a different tag altogether.

You make a good point Jerry about form/function for these specific boxes.
I'm not sure what the right answer is.

Currently they are in the process of converting ALL c.1,400 existing meter boxes to accept parcels, but to quote from their blog: "Following the launch, Royal Mail will assess the prospect of adapting and updating pre-existing letterboxes to the parcel postbox format."
Source: https://www.royalmailgroup.com/en/insights-innovation/innovation/parcel-postboxes-accelerating-a-parcel-s-journey-from-website-purchase-to-doorstep-delivery/
How this would happen is anyone's guess!

Jez C