FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 26th, 2023

Need a Ride on New Year's Eve? PSTA has You Covered!

PSTA Offering Free Extended Service on New Year’s Eve

Pinellas County, FL—Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is offering free transportation options on New Year’s Eve, ensuring that everyone who chooses to celebrate has an option to get home safely. PSTA will offer free service on all routes the entire day.

Select major routes including the SunRunner as well as routes: 4, 52, 59, 60, the Suncoast Beach Trolley all will have extended service hours until 1:00 a.m.

The SunRunner will operate every 15 minutes until 1:00 a.m. 

“We want to do our part in the community to provide a safe and convenient transportation option this upcoming holiday season,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “No matter how you celebrate New Year’s Eve in Pinellas County, choosing to ride the SunRunner or other routes means you’ll arrive safely!”  

Buses will run on a Holiday/Sunday schedule and our Infoline remains open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day.    

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Stephanie Weaver

PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager  

O: (727) 540-1853 | C: (727) 249-6542

E: Sweaver@psta.net

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