The gradual evolution of the Alzabox continues. Not only do they continue to spring up in new locations, but they are gaining in functionality. At first, all they were good for was to pick up ordered goods. Eventually, it became possible to return items. But these simple boxes continue to morph as the company comes up with novel uses. The latest addition is to make it possible for two people in different parts of the country to send items to each other via Alzaboxes. In doing so, Alza is taking on the Czech courier giant Zasilkovne.
The new peer-to-peer delivery service is reportedly going to be called “Pošli to AlzaBoxem.” Alza claims it’s unique selling points are speed and weekend service. With over 2,500 boxes nationwide and plans for another thousand by the end of 2025, the company already a formidable infrastructure. According to HN, industry insiders speculate the move may presage a broader play – Alza potentially becoming a delivery service for other e-shops entirely.
You know things are changing though when the government gets in on the act. E15 reports that the Ministry of Transport will begin offering to send driver’s licenses to AlzaBoxes and to delivery points via Česká pošta’s Balíkovna service.
It’s a bit of a breakthrough in government services, which has traditionally anchored itself to the gray world of brick-and-mortar. Rather than making the dreaded trip to government offices and waiting in endless lines, it should soon be possible to wait for your phone to receive a simple SMS code and then walk to your neighborhood bank of lockers.
