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We’re always happy to connect with members of the media. If you have a press pass and would like to schedule an interview, just reach out. We’d love to chat about what’s happening at PSTA.

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For breaking news or emergency situations, our media liaison is available around the clock. After hours, please call 727-488-8237 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Media Inquiries Contact:

Stephanie Weaver
Communications & Public Relations Manager
Email: sweaver@psta.net
Office: 727-540-1853
Cell: 727-249-6542

To request press releases from the archive, please contact the media liaison.

Press Releases

  • PSTA to Launch AI-Powered Call System to Improve Rider Experience

    PSTA to Launch AI-Powered Call System to Improve Rider Experience For Immediate ReleaseAugust 27th, 2025 PSTA to Launch AI-Powered Call System to Improve Rider Experience  St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is making it easier and faster for riders to book trips with the launch of Spare AI Voice, a new automated call…

  • A New Era of Transit: PSTA Breaks Ground on Clearwater Station

    A New Era of Transit: PSTA Breaks Ground on Clearwater Station FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22nd, 2025 A New Era of Transit: PSTA Breaks Ground on Clearwater Station New transit center to double capacity, improve accessibility, and power future-forward mobility  Clearwater, FL—After more than a decade of planning, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City…

  • Excitement Builds for the Return of Ferry Service to the Tampa Bay

    Excitement Builds for the Return of Ferry Service to the Tampa Bay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 18th, 2025 Excitement Builds for the Return of Ferry Service to the Tampa Bay PSTA is completing a competitive procurement next week to select a private partner to purchase ferry boats and initiate daily service between St. Petersburg and Tampa…

  • New Pass Lowers Cost Of Living For Healthcare Workers

    New Pass Lowers Cost of Living for Healthcare Workers FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASEJuly 15th, 2025 New Pass Lowers Cost of Living for Healthcare Workers More Than 5,000 Pinellas Healthcare Workers Will Now Have Free Transit Access    PINELLAS COUNTY, FL—In a move that lowers the cost of living for thousands of workers in the crucial healthcare industry,…

  • PSTA To Advance Cross Bay Ferry Plans Following Hart Board Vote

    PSTA to Advance Cross-Bay Ferry Plans Following HART Board Vote For Immediate Release June 2, 2025 PSTA to Advance Cross-Bay Ferry Plans Following HART Board Vote With local approval secured, $4.86M in federal ferry funding now awaits final signoff from Washington Pinellas County, FL—Today, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Board approved the transfer…

  • Psta Takes Major Step Toward Securing Federal Grant For New Cross Bay Ferry Service

    PSTA Takes Major Step Toward Securing Federal Grant for New Cross-Bay Ferry Service For Immediate Release May 28, 2025 PSTA Takes Major Step Toward Securing Federal Grant for New Cross-Bay Ferry Service Nearly $5M in federal funds could stay in Tampa Bay if HART approves transfer next week Pinellas County, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority…

  • Clearwater Ferry To Resume Service May 8

    Clearwater Ferry to Resume Service May 8 For Immediate Release May 6, 2025 Clearwater Ferry to Resume Service May 8 St. Petersburg, FL—The Clearwater Ferry will resume operation between Downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach on Thursday, May 8. The ferry’s operators have proactively reviewed their procedures and vessels, the U.S. Coast Guard has performed safety…

  • Psta Clearwater Ferry Statement

    PSTA & Clearwater Ferry Statement For Immediate Release April 28th, 2025 PSTA & Clearwater Ferry Statement Clearwater, FL— Due to the ongoing investigation by authorities, PSTA and the Clearwater Ferry are not available for interviews. Below is a joint statement you are free to use:      We are heartbroken for the person who lost their…

  • New Officers Named For Psta Board Of Directors

    New Officers Named for PSTA Board of Directors For Immediate Release April 25th, 2025 New Officers Named for PSTA Board of Directors St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors has approved its new officers, who will serve in their positions for the remainder of 2025. With a unanimous vote at their…

  • Psta Approves Historic Clear Consistent And Connected Bus Network

    PSTA Approves Historic “Clear, Consistent, and Connected” Bus Network For Immediate ReleaseMarch 26th, 2025 PSTA Approves Historic “Clear, Consistent, and Connected” Bus Network Pinellas-Suncoast Transit Authority’s Board Green Lights Connected Community Bus Network ST. PETERSBURG, FL—Pinellas County will see a bus network that is more clear, more consistent, and more connected after the Board of…