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ZEV CO-OP: Shuttle Service for the Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest

  • Writer: Bettina Carey
    Bettina Carey
  • Aug 22
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 26

Bringing Clean, Cooperative Mobility to the Festival


Festival-goers heading to the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest can now leave their parking worries behind. ZEV CO-OP (Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative) is partnering with the event to provide dedicated shuttle service powered by its all-electric fleet. It’s a seamless, sustainable way to enjoy the music, the brews, and the community—without the stress of traffic or emissions.


About ZEV CO-OP


ZEV CO-OP is a nonprofit, member-owned electric car-sharing cooperative committed to transportation equity across Western Washington. The CO-OP offers a mix of zero-emission sedans, vans, and pickup trucks available for short-term use 24/7 through its easy-to-use reservation system.


With subsidized rates for income-qualified users and democratic governance for members, ZEV CO-OP puts community first while reducing the region’s carbon footprint.


Fleet & Logistics


  • Vehicles: 100% electric—no gas, no emissions

  • What’s Included: Vehicle, insurance, charging at pick-up station, maintenance, and support

  • How to Reserve: Book via the ZEV CO-OP app (latest update August 2025)


Rates (as of June 2025):


  • Subscriber rate: from $8/hr (Port Townsend & Ballard locations)

  • Member or income-qualified rate: from $5/hr

  • 150 miles included daily; additional miles $0.45–$0.50

  • Return with at least 50% battery to avoid extra fees


Getting Started


  1. Reserve your ride via the ZEV app at the nearest CO-OP site

  2. Pick up and go—shuttle to the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest

  3. Return with ease and enjoy knowing you traveled green


A Greener Festival Experience


By choosing ZEV CO-OP’s shuttle service, festival attendees are not only ensuring a smooth and stress-free ride but also supporting cleaner air and cooperative mobility solutions. It’s one more way the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest is investing in community well-being while setting the stage for a greener future.


Learn more at zev.coop.



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