ST. PETERSBURG — Low-cost bus service to Orlando and Jacksonville could be coming to the Tampa Bay area.
St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday approved a bus stop for FlixBus, a German low-cost bus brand that carries passengers between city centers aboard coach buses. The bus company already operates in 23 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C., servicing 55 routes, city officials said. It also operates in Europe.
The St. Petersburg bus stop, located on Central Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets along the Social Security Administration building, would be the terminus of a line that goes to Tampa and Orlando and ends in Jacksonville. A ticket to Orlando could cost as little as $10, while a ticket to Jacksonville could be $20.
FlixBus passengers purchase tickets in advance and board the bus right at the curb. Since there are no transactions, the loading process is quick.
As part of the deal, FlixBus will pay the city $100 per year for access to the curbside, and will reimburse the city $300 for the installation of a sign. The agreement is for one year, but could be extended for four more years.
Eventually, the stop could service lines to other Florida cities, like Miami and Tallahassee.
It’s unclear when service could begin. FlixBus suspended all its U.S. operations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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