Parcel Motel is closing down at the end of the month.

In an email to customers today, the delivery service said its services and brands would “cease to exist” from January 31^st.

“We are closing all Parcel Motel operations and you can no longer use the lockers for pick-up or deliveries after this date,” it said.

The Irish delivery service, founded by businessman, John Tuohy was acquired by UPS as part of a €30 million deal in 2017.

The service was hugely popular, with lockers located at supermarkets, 24-hour shops and petrol stations all over the country.

Closure

UPS confirmed the closure in a statement to Newstalk.

“Following an extensive consultation period, we have taken the difficult decision to cease Parcel Motel services,” it said.

“Lockers in locations across Ireland will no longer be operational from 31 January 2023.

“We are communicating with our customers to redirect shipments through our wider logistics network.

“We value our people and are continuing our efforts to find new roles in other areas of the business for those employees who are affected to minimise redundancies.”

Lockers

In the email to customers, the company said the lockers would remain in service until the end of the month.

All parcels not collected by then will be “moved to the nearest UPS facility for further transportation”.

The company noted that January 22nd would be the last day customers can send a parcel to another member of Parcel Motel.

January 25th is the last day customers can send a parcel to an address or make a return.

January 27th is the last day for Irish Virtual Address check-in.

Customers who still have money in their Parcel Motel accounts are being advised to email parcelmotelsupport@ups.com or phone 01 8835400.