The PSTA Post

Stories from the heart of public transit in Pinellas County

Welcome to our corner of the internet, where we nerd out about everything transit—from the fascinating history of our buses and maps to the incredible people who make PSTA what it is today. Whether you’re curious about how we launch new services, want to meet the amazing folks behind the wheel, or just love a good transit story, you’ll find it all right here.

  • The PSTA Veterans Employee Resource Group Celebrates Veterans Day

    This isn’t just a veteran’s club for PSTA employees—our Veteran’s Employee Resource Group helps the community at large. This Veteran’s Day, we honor those who served and highlight how they STILL serve their communities. Meet Tom Heyob, Transportation Supervisor and United States Air Force Veteran Tom Heyob started at PSTA in December 2014, beginning as…

  • Brand New Sunrunner Attracts Over 10,000 Riders in its First Weekend

    The Hottest New Way to Get Around St. Pete The SunRunner is the first of its kind for Tampa Bay, offering reliable and simple travel options for locals and tourists alike. While this exciting launch may feel new and shiny to the public, the SunRunner has been a dream for over a decade in the…

  • PSTA’s Lost & Found Saved the Day!

    A special pre-Veterans Day guest post by Vietnam-era U.S. Army Veteran, Thomas Sullivan. After traveling eight hours on public transportation after celebrating my sister’s birthday on the Treasure Coast, I was almost home. All that remained was a short twelve-block ride on the Central Avenue Trolley. A wheelchair passenger exiting the trolley caused me to…

  • Join us at Halloween on Central 2!

    Catch the SunRunner for some spooktacular fun. Get in the Halloween spirit by joining PSTA (and pretty much all of St. Pete) at Halloween on Central 2 on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 12-5 p.m. in St. Pete’s EDGE and Grand Central Districts! During this car-free, family-friendly event, 22 blocks – from MLK to 31st along…

  • The Top 5 things to know for your first ride It’s almost time!

    Use these tips for a smooth ride on the SunRunner. Can you feel the excitement? It’s almost time for your first SunRunner trip! Here’s the top five things you need to know for your first ride: To learn more about the SunRunner, visit: PSTA.NET/SUNRUNNER. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard soon!

  • From Beach to ‘Burg – Ride FREE!

    Take advantage of FREE fares for the first six months of SunRunner service. Did you know the SunRunner is FREE to ride for the first six months of its service? That’s right – from its launch in October 2022 through April 2023, the SunRunner will cost riders nothing to navigate from the beach to the…

  • How to Snag a SunRunner Gold Card

    Cardholders get exclusive discounts to participating businesses along the SunRunner route. Want to become a SunRunner VIP? Go for the gold with the SunRunner Gold Card – exclusively available to the first 500 riders on the day of launch October 21 (use through January 31, 2023). The SunRunner Gold Card grants cardholders discounts to participating businesses along…

  • Free Transit Royale Subscriptions for All Riders

    Riders, let us upgrade you! With Transit Royale, the new subscription in the Transit app, it’s now easier than ever to plan, track, and pay for your trips on both our traditional and upcoming SunRunner routes! Right now, you have access to a free Royale subscription, which: As the update rolls out, you will see a screen informing…

  • What are those red lanes?

    Can I drive in the lanes? How will they impact my commute? You may have noticed new, rust-red lanes along First Avenues North and South. They are the SunRunner’s “bus-and-turn” lanes – which are now open! These special lanes are reserved for the SunRunner buses and emergency vehicles to help them move more efficiently through…

  • The SunRunner is coming!

    What this exciting new transit service means for Pinellas County. This October, an innovative transit service is debuting to connect residents and visitors from downtown St. Petersburg to the beaches – and so many places in between! Called bus rapid transit, or BRT, the SunRunner is the region’s first modern, fast transit service designed to…