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We’re always happy to connect with members of the media. If you have a press pass and would like to schedule an interview, just reach out. We’d love to chat about what’s happening at PSTA.

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For breaking news or emergency situations, our media liaison is available around the clock. After hours, please call 727-488-8237 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Media Inquiries Contact:

Stephanie Weaver
Communications & Public Relations Manager
Email: sweaver@psta.net
Office: 727-540-1853
Cell: 727-249-6542

To request press releases from the archive, please contact the media liaison.

Press Releases

  • Sunrunner To Be Fare Free For Localtopia

    SunRunner to be Fare-Free for Localtopia   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18th, 2025   SunRunner to be Fare-Free for Localtopia SunRunner service will aid in transportation for the estimated over 40,000 attendees     St. Petersburg—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has announced the SunRunner, one of PSTA’s most popular routes in terms of ridership,…

  • Clearwater Ferry Expansion Connecting Communities Boosting Recovery And Launching With A Maiden Voyage

    Clearwater Ferry Expansion: Connecting Communities, Boosting Recovery, and Launching with a Maiden Voyage   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31st, 2025   Clearwater Ferry Expansion: Connecting Communities, Boosting Recovery, and Launching with a Maiden Voyage   Pinellas County, FL—TODAY The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), the City of Clearwater, and other leaders will board the Clearwater Ferry…

  • Psta Elects New Officers For Board Of Directors

    PSTA Elects New Officers for Board of Directors   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29th, 2025   PSTA Elects New Officers for Board of Directors    St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors announced its newly elected officers for 2025 today. This marks a historic moment for PSTA, as Dan Saracki, Mayor…

  • Psta Makes Parade Day Easy With Free Rides And Parking Options

    PSTA Makes Parade Day Easy with Free Rides and Parking Options For Immediate Release June 26, 2025 PSTA Makes Parade Day Easy with Free Rides and Parking Options   Fare-free transit and Park & Ride lots available June 28 Pinellas County, FL— The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is making it easier to get to the parade…

  • Grand Opening For New Sunrunner Expansion Launch Of Sunrunner After Dark Service

    Grand Opening for New SunRunner Expansion & Launch of “SunRunner After Dark” Service   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10th, 2025   Grand Opening for New SunRunner Expansion & Launch of “SunRunner After Dark” Service PSTA Gives Riders Closer Access to the St. Pete Pier & Downtown Waterfront Businesses  Pinellas County, FL–Pinellas County has a new and…

  • Need A Ride On New Years Eve Pstas Got You Covered

    Need A Ride on New Year’s Eve? PSTA’s Got You Covered   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26th, 2024  NEED A RIDE ON NEW YEAR’S EVE? PSTA’S GOT YOU COVERED!  PSTA Offering Free Extended Service on New Year’s Eve     St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering free transportation options on New Year’s Eve,…

  • Psta Awarded 1 Million To Streamline Reduced Fare Enrollment For Veterans And Seniors

    PSTA Awarded $1 million to Streamline Reduced Fare Enrollment for Veterans and Seniors   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17th, 2024 PSTA Awarded $1 million to Streamline Reduced Fare Enrollment for Veterans and SeniorsPSTA Awarded Through USDOT’s SMART Grant Program   St. Petersburg, FL—The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Pinellas Suncoast Transportation Authority…

  • Psta Seeks Community Feedback On Draft Connected Community Bus Network

    PSTA Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Connected Community Bus Network   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20th, 2024 PSTA Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Connected Community Bus Network   Pinellas County, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is excited to announce the release of the Draft Connected Community Bus Network map and schedule. This initiative, developed…

  • Psta Offering Free Rides To The Polls On Tuesday November 5th

    PSTA Offering Free Rides to the Polls on Tuesday, November 5th   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31st, 2024   PSTA Offering Free Rides to the Polls on Tuesday, November 5th     St. Petersburg, FL—For Election Day, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering free rides to all voters on November 5th. This offer…

  • Psta Prepares For Tropical Storm Helene

    PSTA Prepares for Tropical Storm Helene   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24th, 2024   PSTA Prepares for Tropical Storm Helene Bus service remains in effect, unless winds reach a sustained 40 miles per hour    St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene. Bus service is scheduled to remain open, but PSTA will…