New Buses for Soweto and Soshanguve
Elevating the Commuter Experience: New Fleet Additions for Soweto and Soshanguve As a cornerstone of South Africa’s public transport for over 80 years, Putco is excited to announce the latest deployment of brand-new buses to the vibrant communities of Soweto and Soshanguve. This rollout is a core component of our multi-year Bus Replacement Program, aimed […]
Incident-free Moria Journey
Putco successfully transported approximately 30,000 Zion Christian Church (ZCC) pilgrims to and from Moria for the 2025 Easter weekend without any reported incidents, marking a safe return for the annual pilgrimage after a five-year, COVID-induced pause. The operation utilized nearly 500 buses, supported by real-time tracking, fatigue management, and strict safety protocols. Key Safety […]
10 New Buses for Mpumalanga
Driving Progress: 10 New Buses Join the Mpumalanga Fleet Putco is proud to announce the latest milestone in our ongoing Bus Replacement Program, with the official handover of 10 brand-new buses dedicated to our Mpumalanga operations. This allocation is part of a larger, aggressive fleet renewal strategy designed to modernize our service and ensure that […]
Putco and Government Driver Education Campaign
Putco and Government Driver Education Campaign Putco as well as the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison and the Gauteng Department of Community Safety together with various stakeholders including; the Fire Fighting Department and the Road Traffic Infringement Agency, held a driver awareness workshop at Putco’s Roseville Depot this Transport Month on 24 […]
300th NEW BUS DELIVERED FOR PUTCO
As Putco we have exciting news for passengers! The 300th bus that will be added to our fleet has arrived! It was delivered by one of the best bus manufacturers in the world Mercedes-Benz last night. Putco embarked on a bus replacement programme in 2021 as it aims to significantly improve its service. The buses […]
Tholo Levy Manamela – Hollard Bus Driver of the Year 2024
A massive congratulations to Tholo Levy Manamela from Soshanguve, who has been crowned the Bus Driver of the Year at the Hollard Highway Heroes Awards! Out of thousands of drivers nationwide, Tholo stood out for his exceptional driving, professionalism, and focus on passenger safety. This prestigious award highlights his outstanding contribution to the bus industry […]
Putco says no to GBV
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that takes place from November 25th to December 10th. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and devastating impact of gender-based violence, and to mobilize individuals and communities to take action to prevent and end this scourge
WIN AN 80% DISCOUNT ON YOUR MONTHLY TRIPS!
Putco has been running a major campaign where passengers win a month’s worth of trips. This as part of giving back to our passengers as we celebrate our 80th birthday. 80 passengers have been winning an 80% discount on their monthly trips through a lucky draw that has been taking place since April 2025 and […]
Celebrating women’s month at Putco
This August, we proudly shine a sportlight on incredible women who drive Putco forward. From ensuring that our departments run smoothly to breaking barriers in the transpport industry. Their dedication, resilience and passion makes a real difference through helping to provide a safe, efficient and customer-focused service. Their stories reflect strength, leadership and pride, inspiring […]
AARTO Implementation
Putco has begun embarking on its educational roadshows on the new demerit system known as AARTO. The AARTO Act comes into effect on 1 December 2025. The implementation of this legislation is being overseen by the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (ARTIA). Putco has embarked on a partnership with the organisation to offer information sessions to […]