PTS Assists Motorists With Expanded Services
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2016) — University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) has expanded free and discounted motorist assistance services that are offered to UK parking permit holders during the 2015-2016 permit year to include free on-campus battery jump-start service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This service is also offered at no fee to on-campus patients and visitors parking in University visitor parking facilities.
If your car battery dies on campus and you need a jump-start, call 859-257-5757 Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., or call the university’s towing contractor, Bluegrass Towing, at 859-231-0197 after hours and throughout the weekend; these numbers are also listed on the back of each UK parking permit for easy reference.
PTS reserves the right to refuse free battery jump-start service due to excessive use of this service by a single permit holder or to visitors parked in violation. Requesting individuals are responsible for any advance service required due to vehicles being unable to start through typical jump-start procedures or situations where batteries fail to hold adequate charge.
PTS, in partnership with Bluegrass Towing, offers the following discounted motorist assistance services to all valid UK parking permit holders.
- Vehicle tow
- Flat tire change (using owner supplied spare tire)
- Off-campus battery jump-start
- Vehicle lock
- Out of fuel (standard rate + cost of fuel)
These services are offered 24 hours a day, anywhere within Fayette County. Cost for each of these services is $49 within New Circle Road and $49 + $3/mile outside of New Circle Road unless otherwise noted below.
To be eligible for the UK discount, Bluegrass Towing will record your permit number prior to providing the service. For your convenience, tow truck drivers accept cash, check or credit card at the scene.
For more information about the PTS discounted motorist assistance program, visit http://www.uky.edu/pts/help-and-resources_motorist-assistance.
MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, (859) 257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu