Fuel-related fare increase June 2026
Putco has taken a very difficult decision to increase fares by 10% from 1 June 2026. The company has held off on increasing fares over the past few months since the fuel hikes were implemented. However, operational costs in the transport industry have escalated at a high rate, forcing us to make this tough decision. […]
PASSENGER NOTICE: SOSHANGUVE CORRECT CODES
15 January 2025 It has come to our attention that some passengers travelling from Soshanguve to Supply Chain, Silverton and Weavind Park, are loading incorrect trips. This has resulted in card declines, and it is a matter of concern to Putco, as we would like our passengers to travel conveniently. We therefore urge passengers travelling […]
PASSENGER NOTICE: SOSHANGUVE AND EKANGALA REGISTER FOR YOUR SMARTTAP CARD
18 October 2024 There has been an overwhelming positive response to the call for the passengers of Soshanguve and Ekangala, to register for their first issue of the SmartTap cards. Thank you to the 7000 passengers who have already submitted their details. For those who have not yet registered, please follow the process below. The […]
PASSENGER ALERT: SMARTTAP EDUCATION CAMPAIGN DATES
29 JULY 2024 Putco will soon be launching the online ticketing SmartTap system and invites all passengers in these regions to attend mass educational meetings about how this system works. DETAILS ARE IN THE PDF ATTACHMENT BELOW.
PASSENGER NOTICE: SOSHANGUVE EMERGENCY TICKETS
16 January 2024 Putco will no longer be issuing handwritten emergency tickets as of 1 February 2025. Emergency tickets were a temporary solution in the event that the machine on the bus became faulty. Now that the SmartTap system is fully functional and other backup measures have been put in place, the use of this […]