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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)

3201 Scherer Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
United States
727.540.1800
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is the public transit provider in Pinellas County, Fla.

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Members of the converging agencies all hold shovels that have just taken the first scoop out of the dirt at the site of what will be the new transit center.
The new station will be double the size of the station it replaces, with connections to other transit options.
Aug. 26, 2025
The enhanced cross-bay ferry service connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa, Fla., could begin operations as early as 2026.
June 4, 2025
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PSTA launches the Grouper on-demand shuttle service.
The Grouper will be staffed by professional drivers in dedicated vehicles that can handle up to nine passengers, luggage and wheelchairs.
Feb. 28, 2025
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PSTA officials celebrate the expansion of Clearwater Ferry service.
The expansion underscores the city of Clearwater’s commitment to recovery after Hurricane Milton.
Feb. 4, 2025
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The PSTA has opened its newest SunRunner station along 1st Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., officially expanding the service area to better serve the community’s transportation needs.
The PSTA is working to increase access to transportation for its ridership by expanding its service area and times with the opening of the new station and the launch of its after...
Jan. 14, 2025
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PSTA breaks ground on new SunRunner station near St. Pete Pier.
The new station, which is expected to be open by the end of 2024, is located near the Sundial parking garage at 150 1st Ave. North and will improve mobility and accessibility ...
Aug. 19, 2024
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PSTA and the city of Clearwater Fla., have swapped land to build a new multimodal transit center.
The new Clearwater Transit Center will replace a nearby facility built in the 1980s that is outdated and overcapacity.
April 16, 2024
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PSTA BEB.
PSTA is expected to receive 62 GILLIG BEBs by 2027, as the agency commits to creating a more sustainable, equitable and environmentally friendly public transportation system for...
Jan. 5, 2024
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A new PSTA electric bus.
PSTA received $18 million through Florida DEP in 2022 after the car maker had to pay billions of dollars in government penalties for violating the Clean Air Act in 2017.
Nov. 2, 2023
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PSTA Sunrunner
Beginning Nov. 1, all St. Petersburg residents eligible for the PSTA Transportation Disadvantaged program will be able to ride PSTA bus services for free.
Oct. 6, 2023

Videos

RidePSTA 2016 Rules of the Road Campaign: Ricky Knows the Rules. Do You?
RidePSTA has released their rules of the road 2016 campaign – in it RidePSTA spotlights Ricky, who highlights the dos and don’ts of riding the bus.
July 27, 2016
Earth Day Every Day at PSTA 2016
PSTA's Earth Day video shows that the agency works to be environmentally friendly and sustainable every day of the year.
April 29, 2016

News

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Seven transit and airport officials pose in front of a 727 Express bus bearing 'Tampa International Airport' branding and a teal and blue Tampa skyline wrap, at an announcement event in Tampa, Fla.
Beginning in October, 727 will provide a direct connection between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport.
July 28, 2026
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has purchased the two vessels that will become the future Tampa Bay Ferry fleet,
The vessels will undergo refurbishment, painting and other upgrades before traveling under their own power to Tampa Bay for final testing and service preparation.
June 23, 2026
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A Bay Breeze vessel.
The agency says the vessels will offer improved service, lower costs and more long-term stability than the Cross-Bay Ferry that shut down last year.
April 30, 2026
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A Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority electric bus in 2023.
The service will run along 34th Street South from Eckerd College to Grand Central Station from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
Oct. 28, 2025
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Riders sit on a PSTA bus.
The redesigned bus network will offer more efficient travel throughout Pinellas County without raising fares.
Sept. 24, 2025

Articles

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VVTA is partnering with Barstow Community College to provide fare-free bus service to BCC students.
VVTA is giving students attending Barstow Community College fare-free bus service while PSTA is offering unlimited transit rides for Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital employees...
July 16, 2025
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PSTA meets with community members over its Connected Community Bus Network.
PSTA is updating its bus schedules and routes while Metro Transit has endorsed a plan to improve Metro Transit service by 40 percent.
March 28, 2025
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PSTA has reached an agreement with residents of St. Petersburg’s Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association that will allow the association to become the first in Florida to receive passes for unlimited rides on transit—including every bus route and the SunRunner.
Community Transit in Snohomish County, Wash., ECO Transit in Eagle County, Colo., and PSTA in Tampa, Fla., have made adjustments to the way the agencies collect fares on certain...
June 7, 2024
CTFastrak/Connecticut DOT
Image: Cedar Street CTfastrak Station. Connecticut Department of Transportation was one of six grant recipients to receive federal funding to support its transit automation program along the CTfastrak BRT corridor.
The projects will improve safety, efficiency and accessibility of vehicles.
June 9, 2023
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Validator on MCTS bus.
Transit systems in Milwaukee, Wis., and the Tampa, Fla., area reflect the industry’s wider move toward payment systems that support equitable efforts, including fare capping, ...
June 6, 2023
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A SunRunner bus at a station; PSTA will purchase three additional buses for the rapid transit route.
The addition of the 40-foot hybrid buses will support delivery of 15-minute frequency along the route.
May 25, 2023
INIT, Inc.
HART, PSTA and The Bus implemented open loop contactless payments using Visa's global urban mobility framework in February 2023.
By embracing open payments, implementing equity-based fares and keeping a focus on connecting riders, transit agencies are setting new standards of what creative contactless payment...
April 18, 2023
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The SunRunner BRT started service on Oct. 21, 2022.
The new bus route hosted more than 10,000 riders in its first weekend of operation.
Oct. 25, 2022
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Satellite image shows Tropical Storm Elsa just off the west coast of Florida.
Transit services have been suspended with hurricane warnings stretching across much of Florida’s west coast.
July 7, 2021
HART
HART SMART AV will operate an additional five hours daily.
HART SMART AV will operate an extra five hours every day, while PSTA’s AVA shuttle has been approved to operate until late March.
Feb. 25, 2021

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PSTA's SunRunner BRT.
The SunRunner will collect regular fares on board the bus with a completely cashless system; one-way ticket will cost $2.25 while an all-day pass will be available for $5.
Sept. 26, 2023
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EcoShade shelter in Ft Worth, Texas.
Tolar Manufacturing Company began manufacturing 19 out of the 135 bus shelters in March and will deliver the shelters as part of s a part of a $2 million, three-year contract....
Sept. 1, 2023
New software allowed six different ride platforms to be integrated into a single interface, allowing PSTA dispatchers better management of individual trips and riders are provided...
June 26, 2023
S Pare
Spare's cloud-based on-demand transit platform will be paired with Uber's driver network and has already made a difference in the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and...
June 5, 2023
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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Facebook
The agreement is a step toward Preteckt’s plan to expand into transit authorities across North America.
April 27, 2023
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PSTA SunRunner
The new station in downtown St. Petersburg will be open for service in 2024 and give closer access to the St. Pete Pier, Beach Drive, the Cross Bay Ferry and all of the amenities...
April 24, 2023
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Riders on HART, PSTA and The Bus can now tap to ride across the region using credit and debit cards, digital wallets, as well as the Flamingo Fares smartcard or mobile app.
Riders on HART, PSTA and The Bus can now tap to ride across the region using credit and debit cards, digital wallets, as well as the Flamingo Fares smartcard or mobile app.
Feb. 16, 2023
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Representatives of PSTA and the city of Clearwater, Fla., sign a land swap agreement Oct. 7 that progresses PSTA's planned Clearwater Multimodal Transit Center.
The new Clearwater Multimodal Transit Center will feature 16 bus bays, bike and scooter storage and a sustainable design.
Oct. 10, 2022
The service includes curb-to-curb regional trips within Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties like the popular TD-Tampa Bay service that was discontinued in June 2021 due ...
Sept. 8, 2022
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The funds are from the government’s VW settlement.
Aug. 30, 2022
The PSTA Board of Directors approved a 10-year agreement with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions for electric bus charging infrastructure for $5.4 million.
July 28, 2022
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The new service will make its debut in the Tampa Bay region Oct. 21, 2022.
July 14, 2022