PSTA launches new bus route connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport
New Pinellas bus route goes directly to TPA
Buses will travel along the Howard Frankland Bridge using the express lanes.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg Airport Express Route
What we know:
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced Monday that it is launching a new bus line with nine stops called the 727 Express, named in honor of Pinellas County's area code. PSTA says services will run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week beginning in October.
Buses will travel along the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes to provide a faster and more reliable trip aimed at easing roadway congestion and helping workers commute, according to PSTA. Each vehicle on the route will feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi and luggage racks.
Tampa Bay Bus Service Details
What we don't know:
Transit officials have not yet released the exact fare prices, full daily schedules, or specific bus stop locations along the 727 Express route.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which announced the new transit service in a public statement.