PSTA scales back service, limits riders
March 21, 2020 - In response to the growing Covid-19 coronavirus emergency, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said it will allow bus drivers to limit the number of riders on their bus to no more than 10 people at any given time. PSTA also is planning to scale back overall service levels by approximately 40 percent starting Monday, March 30. "I am hoping everyone practices social distancing and allows the buses to be used by only those who have no option but to use transit to get to essential work, medical appointments or the grocery store.” said Brad Miller, PSTA CEO, in a news release. PSTA earlier suspended collection of fares at the bus’s front door to reduce crowding and required most patrons to use the bus’s back door.