Business owners in Ottawa are raising concerns amid Canada Post strike ahead of the holiday season.
“We offer a flat fee right. So, it’s in every case, it’s 80 to 90 per cent cheaper than the legacy carriers that are in existence,” said Alok Ahuja, the CEO and co-founder of Trexity, an online business offering same-day deliveries for local residents and businesses.
“It’s a flat fee based on where it’s going in the city. (The fee) could start anywhere from $5 all the way up to $12.”
With Canada Post workers on strike, Ahuja says Trexity has been flooded with new requests for service, as many small businesses are turning to alternative delivery options.
“When customers need you, that’s when you step up, and this is where the strongest relationships are formed,” added Ahuja. “So, for (small businesses) to be crippled by Canada Post in this time, it’s extremely unfortunate.”