Soweto forum calls Putco suspension hasty 'disrespectful' decision

JOHANNESBURG - Sithembiso Sibisi, from the Batho Pele Soweto Forum, says Putco's decision was hasty and disrespectful.

He reckons a lot of people are sitting, broke, because they bought monthly tickets and cannot afford to get to work or make alternate arrangements.

"Putco sent a message at the 12th hour, we feel we're being disrespected," says Sibisi.

Meanwhile, Putco management and Gauteng Transport are in urgent talks.

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It follows the bus company hitting the brakes on services due to non-payment of subsidies.

The transporter says it has not been able to procure enough diesel.

Government says the money was paid, albeit it late.

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