Ninth PSTA bus driver tests positive for Covid-19
July 18, 2020 - A ninth bus driver has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. The driver last reported to work to work Saturday, July 4. The 14 days prior to that time, the operator drove the following routes: Route 20 – June 29, Route 100x – June 30 and July 1, Route 11 – June 30, CAT – June 30 and July 1, Route 18 – July 1, Route 34 – July 1 and Route 14 – July 4. PSTA does not believe any passengers came in contact with the driver, who remained socially distant from all passengers. PSTA requires riders to wear protective face coverings while riding, and to use transit for essential travel only.