The Brief
- The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching a new express bus route connecting downtown St. Petersburg directly to Tampa International Airport.
- Named route 727 after the local area code, the bus service will utilize the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes to reduce traffic congestion.
- Starting in October, the low-cost transit option will run every day with buses featuring built-in Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg Airport Express Route
What we know:
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced Monday that it is launching a new bus line with nine stops called the 727 Express, named in honor of Pinellas County’s area code. PSTA says services will run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week beginning in October.
Buses will travel along the Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes to provide a faster and more reliable trip aimed at easing roadway congestion and helping workers commute, according to PSTA. Each vehicle on the route will feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi and luggage racks.
Tampa Bay Bus Service Details
What we don’t know:…