PTS Powers Permit Holders with Free Jump-Start Service

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2016) — After a successful pilot year, University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services (PTS)  is extending its trial of free jump-starts into an established service and integrating this into the motorist assistance program.

From July 15, 2015, to April 30, 2016, PTS received 141 motorist assistance calls — an average of 14 calls per month.

"The PTS team is committed to being accountable and innovative — consistently looking to discover ways to provide the best possible support services to the university and its students, faculty, staff, visitors, patients and fans," said Eric Monday, UK executive vice president for finance and administration.

If your car battery dies on campus and you need a jump-start, call 859-257-5757 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 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 per 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 www.uky.edu/pts/help-and-resources_motorist-assistance.

UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue

MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, 859-257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu