Putco has Passenger Liability Insurance and Netcare 082911 Emergency Medical Assistance for passengers travelling in a Putco bus.
What to do in an unfortunate incident of a bus accident.
Exit the bus, try to remain calm and move away from the accident scene.
The bus driver should immediately call the Netcare Emergency line: 082911
If the bus driver is injured, then a witness or passenger can make the call.
The person who makes the call MUST always advise Netcare that it is the scene of a Putco bus accident.
Avoid moving the injured passengers unless there is imminent danger of further injury.
Ambulances and medical personnel will be dispatched to the scene of the accident.
Medical personnel will assess the injuries and transport the injured to the appropriate medical facility or hospital.
The medical costs will be covered by the Putco Passenger Liability Insurance for injuries sustained from the accident.
A Public Relations Officer (PRO) will visit the injured passengers and offer support to affected families.
Putco will transport passengers who have been treated and discharged from hospital on the day of the accident.