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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

  • Psta Offering Free Rides For Election Veterans Day

    PSTA OFFERING FREE RIDES FOR ELECTION & VETERANS DAY PSTA OFFERING FREE RIDES FOR ELECTION & VETERANS DAY    For Immediate Release:  November 7th, 2022    St. Petersburg, Fl – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering free rides for both Election Day, November 8th , and for Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th.  …

  • Tens Of Thousands Attend Second Annual Halloween On Central

    Tens of Thousands Attend Second Annual ‘Halloween on Central’ Tens of Thousands Attend Second Annual ‘Halloween on Central’  St. Petersburg’s Biggest Halloween Celebration was Presented by the SunRunner  For Immediate Release:   October 30, 2022     St. Petersburg, FLA – Tens of thousands of people in costumes packed Central Avenue in St. Petersburg today for the 2nd annual Halloween…

  • Psta Honored With Sustainable Leadership Award

    PSTA Honored with Sustainable Leadership Award PSTA Honored with Sustainable Leadership Award   Recognized for making sustainability and climate resilience an integral part of its business practices  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 25, 2022      St. Petersburg, FL – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) was honored today with an inaugural Sustainable Leadership Award. Presented by…

  • Sunrunner Attracts Over 10 000 Riders In First Weekend

    SunRunner Attracts Over 10,000 Riders in First Weekend   SunRunner Attracts Over 10,000 Riders in First Weekend    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 24th, 2022      St. Petersburg, FLA – After launching the first-its-kind bus rapid transit system in the Tampa Bay Region, the SunRunner, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is celebrating another milestone…

  • Psta Celebrates The Historic Launch Of The Sunrunner With Inaugural Ride Ribbon Cutting

    PSTA Celebrates the Historic Launch of the SunRunner with Inaugural Ride & Ribbon Cutting PSTA Celebrates the Historic Launch of the SunRunner with Inaugural Ride & Ribbon Cutting  First-of-its-kind bus rapid transit system will take riders   from the beach to the ‘burg faster than ever before  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 20, 2022     St. Petersburg, FL –…

  • First 500 Sunrunner Riders Will Receive A Limited Edition Sunrunner Gold Car

    First 500 SunRunner Riders Will Receive a Limited-Edition SunRunner Gold Car   First 500 SunRunner Riders Will Receive a Limited-Edition SunRunner Gold Card Over 30 Local Businesses on SunRunner Route Offering Discounts   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2022    St. Petersburg, FLA – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is announcing a special benefit to those…

  • A Decade In The Making Psta Clearwater Finalize Deal For Major Transportation Improvement

    A Decade in the Making: PSTA & Clearwater Finalize Deal for Major Transportation Improvement A Decade in the Making: PSTA & Clearwater Finalize Deal for Major Transportation Improvement Agreement paves way for new state-of-the-art Clearwater Transit Center   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    October 7th, 2022   Clearwater, FLA  – After more than a decade of discussions and…

  • Psta Will Suspend Service On Wednesday September 28th Until Further Notice

    PSTA WILL SUSPEND SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28th UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   MEDIA ADVISORY: PSTA WILL SUSPEND SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28th UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26th, 2022     St. Petersburg, FL – Due to the approaching storm, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is planning to cancel all transit services on…

  • Psta Prepares For Tropical Storm Ian

    PSTA Prepares for Tropical Storm Ian   PSTA PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM IAN  BUS SERVICE REMAINS IN EFFECT, UNLESS WINDS REACH 40 MILES PER HOUR     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 25th, 2022                St. Petersburg, Fla – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is preparing for Tropical Storm Ian. Bus service is scheduled to remain…

  • Psta Launches Regional Transportation Disadvantaged Service

    PSTA Launches Regional Transportation Disadvantaged Service PSTA Launches Regional Transportation Disadvantaged Service   For Immediate Release  September 6th, 2022     St. Petersburg, FLA – Today, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officially launched TD Tampa Bay, a regional transportation disadvantaged service in partnership with Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties.     The service includes curb-to-curb regional trips…