Putco Turns 80
20 January 2025 We are excited to be celebrating the 80th anniversary of our company’s establishment this year! This is a huge milestone for any business in South Africa and across the globe. We are proud to have survived many trials and tribulations and we have also achieved many successes together with you in our […]
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE – IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE IN PRETORIA 25 January 2025 It’s our 80th birthday and we are sharing this momentous occasion with our loyal passengers! We are setting up pop-up activations for our Back-to-School drive and yes, it’s a surprise. On 23 and 24 January 2025 we held the drive in Belle Ombre and Soshanguve respectively, where more […]
BUSES BURNT – 3000 PASSENGERS AFFECTED
27 January 2025 Putco is urging passengers in the Moloto, Wolwekraal, Vaalbank and Siyabuswa areas to make alternative transport arrangements for 28 January 2025. Our service will be seriously impacted after an estimated 47 buses were burnt down by unknown people on the evening of 27 January 2025. Two Putco employees were attacked, and one […]
#PUTCOLOVELETTERS WINNERS GET TRIPS LOADED
28 February 2025 Scores of winners of the #PutcoLoveLetters writing competition are having their monthly trips loaded on 27 and 28 February at the Putco Depot as well as the Marabastad and Belle Ombre exchange points. 40 putco passengers wrote in to share their love stories while travelling on Putco buses. The finalists were voted […]
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 […]
PUTCO’S POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY OVER THE YEARS
04 August 2025 We are proud to have been positively impacting the lives of thousands of South Africans for over four decades. The Putco Foundation was established in 1982 and we are still going strong and continue to support those in need. We have built houses for families, donated ambulances, provided financial support to children’s […]
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 […]
CELEBRATING TRANSPORT MONTH
This month we celebrate all you drivers who make the wheels of this country turn. We applaud you for your dedication to moving people and goods so that they are at the right place at the right time. You deliver and you make South Africa’s economy work. Happy Transport Month!
Scam Alert
Dear Putco passengers,Please be aware of fake job posts circulating online claiming to offer driver positions at Putco. These are not official Putco advertisements. Do not share your personal information, email documents, or make payments to anyone claiming to represent Putco through Gmail or private numbers. All legitimate vacancies are only advertised through official Putco […]