Pinellas County · Transportation

How to Apply for PSTA Transportation Disadvantaged Fares

Use the current income and transportation screening when a Pinellas resident lacks a household ride for life-sustaining trips.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer

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Call PSTA at 727-540-1900 and ask for the Transportation Disadvantaged application. PSTA lists Pinellas residence, current income limits, and lack of household transportation for life-sustaining trips among the requirements.

PSTA Transportation DisadvantagedPSTA Transportation Disadvantaged727-540-1900

Call for the current application; email TD@psta.net

See current TD eligibility and fares

What to have ready

  • Proof of Pinellas residence
  • Household size and current income documents
  • Information about available household vehicles or rides
  • Life-sustaining trip needs and requested application records

Words you can use

“I need the current Transportation Disadvantaged application. What income period, household documents, and transportation information must I submit?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Use the current application and income table.

  2. 2

    Submit every requested proof together.

  3. 3

    Keep a copy and submission date.

  4. 4

    Ask when to follow up and how approval or denial is delivered.

If the first answer is no or wait

Ask about PSTA Access if disability prevents fixed-route use; the TD fare program and ADA paratransit have different eligibility rules.

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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