Electric buses bought with Volkswagen settlement money to hit the streets of Pinellas County
The future of public transit has arrived in Pinellas County.
Pinellas SunRunner will be fare-free through November
The SunRunner launched back in October with the promise of free rides for six months, and officials announced Wednesday they will extend the fare-free service for an additional six months.
SunRunner - new transit connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach - launches with 6 months of free rides
After years of anticipation, the teal SunRunner buses officially begin their full routes from the beach to the 'Burg – or vice versa. Plus, the rides are free for six months.
SunRunner will launch in a few weeks, easing St. Pete Beach parking headaches
Beachgoers in Pinellas County know finding parking can be a real hassle, especially during holidays like Labor Day – but those worries may soon be a thing of the past as the SunRunner is scheduled to be up and running in October.
PSTA rides will be free for county students, teachers starting in 2022
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
PSTA green lights purchase of 60 electric buses to replace diesel vehicles by 2024
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority made a big step toward greener roads Wednesday, approving the purchase of 60 new electric buses over the next five years to fill the streets.
PSTA's first SunRunner station will help more people to get to Pinellas beaches
On Friday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unveiled their very first SunRunner station. It will be one of the stops on the new Bus Rapid Transit system, which is set to open next year.
PSTA needs to hire nearly 90 new drivers within the next year
PSTA drivers say if you can drive a car, you can drive a bus. The transportation agency is trying to hire 86 new bus drivers over the next 12 months.
PSTA bus operator is the fifth public-facing employee to test positive for COVID-19
A bus operator with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has tested positive for the coronavirus.
PSTA requiring riders to wear masks
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced it will refuse service to riders not wearing masks.