Historical Organization

Public Utility Transport Corporation

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Public Utility Transport Corporation

Also known as: PUTCO

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Organization Timeline

The Alexandra bus boycott begins

📅 7 January 1957

Residents refused to use PUTCO buses after a fare increase. Thousands walked long distances to work, and the action spread to other townships.

Alexandra residents boycott buses over a fare increase

📅 7 January 1957

Residents began refusing PUTCO buses after a one-penny fare increase. Many walked long distances to work, and the boycott spread to other communities. Collective withdrawal challenged transport...

The Alexandra bus boycott wins a compromise

📅 1 April 1957

After nearly three months of mass participation, employers and the state accepted a subsidy arrangement that prevented commuters from paying the full fare increase.