Editorial

15:39 JST, October 10, 2025

It is astonishing that violations involving neglect of the fundamentals of safe operations had become the norm to such an extent. Japan Post Co. must not only work to prevent delivery disruptions but also take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence.

The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry has suspended the use of some microvans at certain post offices based on the Motor Truck Transportation Business Law as a disciplinary action, citing inadequacies in the legally mandated roll calls for delivery drivers at the post offices.

In June, the ministry took the unusual step of revoking the business license for about 2,500 trucks and other vehicles responsible for transport between key post offices. As a result of a subsequent special audit of post offices, numerous violations........

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