[Big Giant Head]

It used to be that way. Now all the carriers drive.

What?!? Tell that to the carriers out of my office that are walking 17 miles every day. I did some city routes in good weather and it was extremely difficult. I just spoke with one of the retired carriers this weekend and he wouldn't have retired if it didn't trash his knees, and his hands were so stiff he had to pry them open several times a day. It still is difficult work, all the while getting yelled at if you're five minutes over time allotted to complete the route. Oh, yeah it's really freaking easy. Not.

[John D]

I have not seen a carrier in GA walk in about 10 years, and when we get more than a few inches of snow they do not even deliver. Granted, when we get more than a couple of inches of snow everything shuts down, but they do not walk.
I am originally from MN and the carriers used to walk in rain, sleet and snow, but they no longer do. During the last couple of years my dad was very sick and I spent much time up there. They do not walk, even in the summer.