The SunRunner is Here! 5 Things to Know Before Your First Ride

St. Petersburg, FL (Oct. 25, 2022) - The SunRunner is here! Here are the top five things you need to know for your first ride.

1. Service has Started
   The wait is over! The SunRunner officially launched on Friday, Oct. 21.
2. Ride FREE
   That’s right! For the first six months of the SunRunner’s service – from its launch through April 2023 – fares are on us. No need to book an Uber or Lyft or pay for a parking spot downtown or at the beach!
3. Riding is as easy as 1, 2, 3
   1. Download the Transit App or visit the PSTA Trip Planner; enter your starting location and destination to plan your trip.
   2. Wait at your selected SunRunner stop.
   3. The totem sign at each SunRunner station will display real-time information about when the next bus will arrive. FYI, SunRunner buses will arrive every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday-Saturday.
4. Go from beach to ‘Burg – and anywhere in between!
   The SunRunner serves several key destinations, including: Downtown St. Petersburg; USF/St. Pete; Tropicana Field; TradeWinds Island Resort; Grand Central Business District; Edge Business District; Central Ave.; Grand Central Station; Bayfront and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital; South Pasadena; and St. Pete Beach. Numerous small, independent, and locally owned shops, restaurants, and businesses are also along the SunRunner route!
5. Onboard Amenities Abound
   All SunRunner buses offer free Wi-Fi, digital displays, and charging stations at every seat. SunRunner buses also have level boarding, and three bike racks plus standing room for cyclists on board!

To learn more about the SunRunner, visit PSTA.net/SunRunner.