Delivery Crisis in Hungary: Couriers Struggle Under Pressure

Unsuccessful Deliveries Highlight Courier Challenges in Hungary Budapest, Hungary – János Lantos, Head of the Labor Cabinet for the Mi Hazánk Mozgalom party, recently highlighted the growing problem of unsuccessful package deliveries in Hungary. He claims the issue is widespread, impacting both customers and couriers. Lantos states, "The current system is unsustainable and disrespectful to workers." He cites increasing pressure on delivery times and unrealistic expectations placed on couriers by companies as the root cause. Lantos uses the example of a courier failing to deliver a package despite the recipient being home. This, according to Lantos, is just one example of the pressure couriers face to meet impossibly short deadlines. He argues that this leads to a situation where couriers are forced to rush, potentially compromising safety and resulting in failed deliveries. The problem is exacerbated during peak seasons like Christmas, when the volume of packages increases significantly. He advocates for stronger labor unions to protect courier rights and calls for legal reforms to improve working conditions. Mi Hazánk Mozgalom's stance is that the current system is not only unsustainable but also morally wrong. The party pledges to support labor unions and work towards legislative changes to improve the situation for couriers in Hungary. This could involve setting more realistic delivery deadlines and providing better support for workers.