New sustainable travel has arrived in Downtown Bellevue! Beginning Aug. 1, in partnership with VisitBellevue and provider Circuit Bellhop has been providing electric shuttle rides in Bellevue. The pilot program which is expected to last until Dec. 31 will cover roughly 6 square miles in Bellevue (see map below) and will provide free 100% electric rides.
According to Circuit, 60% of vehicle trips are under 5 miles. Bellhop aims to help people get around without a car and reduce vehicle trips!
The electric vehicles are available 12 hours per day, every day. This includes Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. To use Bellhop is simple – just download the Circuit App, make an account, and request a ride within the limits, and a driver will start making their way toward you! It's that easy.
Feel free to bring your children or four-legged friends too! For children, please note Circuit follows Washington state car seat and child passenger laws and does not carry a car seat. For pets, your furry friend must be seated on your lap or on the floor between your legs at all times.
-Choose Your Way staffer Jake