PSTA Hurricane Milton Service Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6th, 2024
PSTA Hurricane Milton Service Update
Regular full service ends at 2 p.m., evacuation service continues until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th
St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) still plans to suspend its regular full service, including paratransit, beginning at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, October 8th. After 2 p.m., services will be dedicated to evacuation efforts until 7 p.m. or sustained tropical storm force winds (40 mph) are reached. PSTA will also assist in evacuations from the barrier islands until 7 p.m. today.
Pinellas County has opened shelters in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Below are the routes that will continue service until 7 p.m.
The suspension of service includes all PSTA routes, the Jolley Trolley and Looper. The suspension of service will continue all day Wednesday, October 9th until further notice.
Administration offices are closed today and Wednesday.
PSTA will update the local media about the status of service, so tune into your local newspaper, TV radio, and online outlets for the most up-to-date information. Riders can also find the latest information on PSTA bus service by calling the InfoLine at 727-540-1900 or by visiting our Facebook and X feeds at Ride PSTA.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542
ABOUT PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Since 1903, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) serves as the premier public transit provider for Pinellas County, Florida’s most densely populated county. The SunRunner, Tampa Bay’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit service, provides a reliable, car-free option from downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach. With 41 fixed-route bus routes, two express routes to downtown Tampa, the Suncoast Beach trolley, Jolley Trolley and Looper and their paratransit service Access, PSTA provides 10.2 million rides annually. For more information about PSTA, visit www.psta.net