The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates the Senior 65+ & Medicare Reduced-Fare Flamingo Fares program across all Pinellas bus routes, the SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line connecting Downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach, the Jolley Trolley in Clearwater/Dunedin/Tarpon Springs, and PSTA Direct Connect (which provides a $5 subsidy toward Uber, Lyft, or United Taxi rides to or from 26 designated Pinellas transit stops, plus a $25 subsidy for wheelchair-accessible van trips).
Official Verification Sources: PSTA Senior 65+ Reduced-Fare Flamingo Program & Direct Connect Microtransit Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry
Issuer: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Public Transit Agency
Notes: 50% Senior Discount for Ages 65+ & Medicare Cardholders with Automatic Daily Fare Capping; Direct Connect Subsidizes Uber, Lyft, Taxi & Wheelchair Van Rides Across 26 Pinellas Zones; Step-Free Level Boarding on the SunRunner BRT Between St. Petersburg & St. Pete Beach
Factual details and direct answers about PSTA Senior 65+ Reduced-Fare Flamingo Program & Direct Connect Microtransit's services, licensing, and credentials.
How do seniors get the 50% reduced fare on PSTA buses in Pinellas County?
Riders aged 65 and older (or Medicare cardholders of any age) simply show a government-issued photo ID with date of birth or a valid Medicare card when boarding, or register for a Reduced-Fare Flamingo Fares card at any PSTA customer service terminal.
How does PSTA Direct Connect help seniors who live far from a bus stop?
PSTA Direct Connect takes $5 off the cost of an Uber, Lyft, or United Taxi ride (or $25 off a Care Ride wheelchair van trip) to or from 26 designated Direct Connect locations across Pinellas County by calling (727) 540-1900.
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