Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority | BLOG

Join us as we anticipate the SunRunner’s next, biggest milestone—our one-millionth rider! We can hardly believe it’s been nearly a year since the highly-anticipated October 2022 launch of the Tampa Bay Area’s very first Bus Rapid Transit service, the SunRunner! From what began as a decade’s-long dream, the SunRunner has met and exceeded all of…

A little while ago, we broke down how PSTA receives funding. This time, we’ll go even deeper into PSTA’s main source of funding: property taxes! Whereas last time was more of a bird’s eye view of PSTA’s funding sources and how those funds are used, part two is more topical and, perhaps, urgent. As the…

Learn all about the rigorous training PSTA bus operators and technicians must go through to ensure the safety of employees and riders! Ever wonder what it takes to become a PSTA bus operator or technician? Repairing or driving these incredible 40-foot vehicles while maintaining the safety of coworkers and riders is no easy task. Thankfully,…

In honor of Small Business Month, join us in celebrating Tombolo Books! This May, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the many small businesses located along our service lines to recognize their important contributions to our community – and how PSTA helps serve their transportation needs – in honor of Small Business Month. Small…

In honor of Small Business Month, join us in celebrating the many small businesses along PSTA’s service lines. In honor of Small Business Month, join us in celebrating the many small businesses along PSTA’s service lines. “We’re always in the mood for fresh seafood!” ~ Crabby Bill’s This May, we’ll be shining a spotlight on…

Everything you need to know about electric buses and PSTA’s commitment to lowering emissions. PSTA electric bus in the wild! Earth Month is here! In the spirit of sustainability and our continuing stewardship of this incredible planet, we wanted to highlight our electric buses. As electric and hybrid vehicles are rising in popularity—and affordability—we believe it’s…

Ready to celebrate our amazing planet this weekend? PSTA has the scoop on the best events and how to get there sustainably! Ready to celebrate our amazing planet this weekend? PSTA has the scoop on the best events and how to get there sustainably! Earth Day is this Saturday—are you ready to celebrate Mother Nature?…

Let’s explore exactly what makes PSTA’s services so essential and how they address the needs of our community! Let’s explore exactly what makes PSTA’s services so essential and how they address the needs of our community! We’re constantly talking about how essential public transit is, but we seldom discuss the details. For this month’s Deep…

With spring break upon us, find out how you can catch some Rays at the best beaches by riding with PSTA. With spring break upon us, find out how you can catch some Rays at the best beaches by riding with PSTA. PSTA is making it easier than ever for locals and visitors alike to…

Let’s talk about the many options PSTA’s paratransit service offers for customers with disabilities! For this month’s Deep Drive, we’ll take a look at Access—PSTA’s paratransit service—and all the ways it helps people with disabilities. What is Paratransit? Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 passed, public transit agencies are required to provide…