The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will use a $4.86 million federal grant to add two high-speed boats to its fleet. A private business will run trips between St. Petersburg and Tampa.
“There is a benefit to receiving this grant so we can buy vessels for this ferry operation, in terms of saving money and lowering the municipal subsidies for this service,” said Brad Miller to St. Pete Catalyst.
The cash came from a 2021 grant that was set to lapse. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority kept the funds while waiting for PSTA to finish its buying plans…