Putco to Operate 500 Buses for ZCC Moria Easter Pilgrimage

Bus company Putco says it will operate close to 500 buses for the Zion Christian Church’s, ZCC, Easter pilgrimage to the Moria Holy City in Limpopo. 

This marks the return of the significant ZCC Easter pilgrimage religious event after a five-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions.

In previous years, Putco typically dispatched close to 800 buses for the pilgrimage. However, this year’s event will follow a phased approach, with around 50% of the usual operations in place.

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“All buses assigned to the ZCC Moria operation will be from Putco’s new bus fleet, equipped with new-generation features designed to enhance safety and comfort for passengers,” they said in a statement.

“Furthermore, Putco has upgraded its technology, with its Monitoring Control Centre now fully equipped to live-track all buses using advanced GPS tracking and live-feed cameras.

“This will ensure a smooth journey and allow for early warning alerts and quick response to any unusual situation on the road,” they said.

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“The operation will commence in the early hours of 18 April 2025, as buses depart from various Gauteng and Mpumalanga regions, returning on 21 April 2025. Putco will provide updates on the progress of this large-scale operation at the following checkpoints.

Halfway Operational Update

Venue: Kranskop Toll Plaza

Time: 09:00 AM

Final Operational Update

Venue: Moria City Entrance

Time: 13:00 PM

Date: 18 April 2025