Transportation
Transportation is provided by various means to support the functioning of the University for such purposes as field experience, cross campus teaching, research and administration to enable the University to effectively and efficiently satisfy its mission.
Use of University vehicles
A pool of University vehicles consisting of sedans, station wagons, buses and four wheel drives are available for use by University staff on official University business. Bookings are made by contacting Campus Services
Click here for External hire vehicles
Hughes limousines
Hughes Chauffeured Limousines are the University's provider of passenger transport services within Metropolitan Adelaide. Negotiated competitive rates and set rates between campuses have been agreed to.
To make your reservation phone 8440 0766 or freeCall `1800 813 813 and quote your cost centre code (if you require a new cost centre code to be added to Hughes’ list, please contact the Administrative Services Coordinator, Mawson Lakes campus. Provide the operator with your campus pickup location, time and destination requirements.
Pick up Locations:
City East:
- Gate 5 - Frome Road
City West:
- Kaurna Building, Corner Fenn Place & Hindley Street
- Riviera Adelaide Motel - North Terrace
- 27 - 29 North Terrace
- Hawke Building, 55 North Terrace
- Yungondi Building, North Terrace
Magill:
- Lorne Avenue
- Amy Wheaton - St Bernards Entrance
- DeLissa Building - Brougham Street
Mawson Lakes:
- Administration Building (Campus Central)
- Planetarium Building
- SPRI (Signal Processing Research Institute)
- G Building
- The Mawson Centre
Underdale:
- Flexible Learning Centre
101 Currie Street:
- Corner of Gilles Arcade
Cancellation made at least 20 minutes prior to original departure time will not incur a fee. A no show fee is applied where the passenger is not available to be transported, i.e. fails to appear at the nominated pick-up point. There is also an Early Start surcharge for all bookings between the hours of 7.00pm and 5:00am. A waiting fee is also applied for every minute over a seven minute grace period. If you require the use of a Baby Seat a surcharge per seat will also apply.
An out of zone surcharge will be applied to pickups and drop offs outside the Greater Metropolitan Area. Prices will be advised at the time of booking.
- To view the fees charged please click here Prices are GST inclusive, but one eleventh (1/11th) can be claimed back at an input tax credit.
The following non-standard vehicles can also be provided Each of these vehicles has a minimum charge per trip of one hour.
| Non-Standard Vehicle Type |
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Toyota Tarago seven (7) passenger |
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BMW 735IL Sedan (4) passenger |
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Executive Coach sixteen (16) passenger |
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Executive Coach twenty one (21) passenger |
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Ford LTD Stretch Limousine eight (8) passenger |
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Ford LTD Stretch Limousine ten (10) passenger |
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Executive Coach forty five (45) passenger |
Establishment of new accounts, amendments and cancellations of
account details can be arranged by the
Administrative Services Coordinator, Mawson Lakes campus
External hire vehicles
External Hire Vehicles are be used when a vehicle is required for interstate use. External Hire Vehicles will also be utilised when a University pool vehicle is not available or where the use of a pool vehicle over an extended period of time is inappropriate.
A request for the hire of an external vehicle must be submitted via a CS29 “Application for Hire of External Vehicle” form. Approval must be obtained from the cost centre manager in order to employ this option.
Campus Services coordinate the bookings of all External Hire Vehicles.
Use of private vehicles
Use of private vehicles will only be approved by the appropriate cost centre manager when none of the above methods of transportation are available or appropriate. Authorisation must be obtained from the cost centre manager prior to the use of a private vehicle (which can only occur if necessary insurance is in place). Payment for the use of a private vehicle will be in accordance with the University approved reimbursement schedule and will only be made on completion and approval of the appropriate Human Resources claim form
The University does not insure private vehicles on University business unless appropriate approval is gained in advance and in writing from your Cost Centre Manager. Please refer to http://www.unisa.edu.au/fin/insurance/private_vehicles.asp for more details.
University fleet – purchase of a vehicle
Divisions/Schools/Units purchasing a vehicle must complete a CS52 "University Fleet - Purchase of a Vehicle” form. The vehicle must be purchased in accordance with finance purchasing procedures (ie) 3 quotes or by tender. The “University fleet - purchase of a vehicle” form must be forwarded to the Director: Services Unit.