Magyar Posta Zrt. (, ) or Hungarian Post is the postal administration of Hungary. Besides normal mail delivery, Magyar Posta also offers logistics, banking, and marketing services.

History

The origin of the Magyar Posta was the independent national public institution called Magyar Királyi Posta established in 1867, as part of the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. While at first it used the stamps of the Austrian Empire, in 1871 it issued its own stamps.

The Magyar Királyi Posta was the first to experiment with the motorization of the postal conveyances, beginning in 1897. In 1900, they adopted János Csonka's motorized tricycle, which continued in use by the postal service until the 1920s.

thumb|Magyar Posta have almost 700 motorcycles and mopeds designed for parcel delivery tasks.The 4-liter box of the 50-cubic-centimeter vehicle can safely transport larger consignments due to its size and design. At the front, there is a frame on which you can even fit the delivery bag or a larger package.

See also

  • Postage stamps and postal history of Hungary
  • Postal codes in Hungary

References

  • Hungarian Post Office