I worked as a clerk for USPS for 39yrs and NEVER, EVER did I see anything remotely like this!! I worked between 3 bldgs in one zip code and was often asked to take mail with me to the next one I was reporting to. NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. There are mail carriers, supervisors, and postmasters available to transport mail.
HOWEVER...Many Rural mail carriers DO use their vehicles to deliver the mail; BUT, I have NEVER, EVER seen mail exposed to the elements like in this photo.
it is the job off all US Postal workers to protect tbe mail.
I hope that US Postal inspectors have been called in to investigate this. I do not fault the carrier. I do fault the supervisor and/or postmaster for allowing this to happen.
I knew it was spiraling downhill before I retired in 2018; but, this is beyond the pale!