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Business Blue vPermit

Workplace support Campus Virtual Business Blue and Guest parking permits Business Blue vPermit

Virtual Business Blue permits enable staff to park in blue bays between 9am and 5pm for business purposes in conjunction with a valid parking session for:

  • 2 hour session
  • 4 hour session

 

Use vPermit for a Virtual Blue permit

Virtual Business Blue permits can be accessed from any desktop or mobile device (Android and iOS) using vPermit.

Access

All Flinders staff with a valid FAN can request a virtual Business Blue permit for business purposes when used in conjunction with one of the following pre-purchased parking sessions:

  • vPermit (30 consecutive day, half year or yearly vPermit)
  • CellOPark session
  • Visitor parking machine session

Please note, access to a Business Blue permit does not guarantee that there will be a blue bay available in the car park of your choice. It is suggested that you request a Business Blue permit once you have found an available blue bay.

You can also view real-time information of parking availability.

How to request a Business Blue vPermit

The steps in the PDF below will show Flinders University staff how to request a Business Blue vPermit:

Request a Business Blue vPermit

Business Blue vPermit training guide 

If you have any queries or need assistance, contact our support team.

Frequently asked questions

What is a virtual Business Blue permit?

The virtual Business Blue parking permit provides short-term parking for staff who need to move between multiple destinations during the course of a given business day for activities like business meetings, seminars, workshops, or student placement visits.

Business Blue permits can’t be used as a general day-to-day parking solution or an all-day preferential car space. You will need to have a valid parking session (either staff vPermit or CellOPark session) as well as a virtual Business Blue permit to park in a blue bay.

Who can access virtual Business Blue permits?

All staff with a valid FAN can request a virtual Business Blue permit (students won’t be able to request a Business Blue permit). If you are a staff member and you are also an enrolled student please contact PFD Customer Service about gaining access to virtual Business Blue permits. You will need to have a valid parking session (either staff vPermit or CellOPark session) as well as a virtual Business Blue permit to park in a blue bay.

What if there are no blue bays available but I have a virtual Business Blue permit?

It’s possible that at times there may be no available blue bays in the car park of your choice. If this occurs you can contact PFD Customer Service who can help you find a blue bay in another car park or help you find an alternative parking solution. Having a blue permit does not guarantee a blue bay in your preferred car park or any car park. This is the same for general bay permit terms and conditions. Blue Bay occupancy can also be found through the University’s way finding system, the parking team can help you with access to this.

Can I use a virtual Business Blue permit in a 2P bay?

Virtual Business Blue permits can only be used in a blue bay and can’t be used to park in a 2P bay unless prior agreement has been sought from PFD Customer Service.

I’m a College Operations Team Member, can I use a virtual Business Blue?

All staff members with a valid FAN are able to access and use virtual Business Blue permits for short-term business parking at Flinders. If you are a staff member and you are also an enrolled student, please contact PFD Customer Service about gaining access to virtual Business Blue permits.

What if I can’t find anywhere to park?

If you can’t find anywhere to park please telephone the PFD Customer Service team who will be happy to help you find a parking bay in one of the car parks at Flinders. Refer to digital car park signs or the bay availability app. Remember that you can use general parking (white bays) where it is available.

Are there blue bays in all car parks at Bedford Park?

There are blue bays in most car parks at Bedford Park, 7 out of 22 car parks don’t have blue bays (some are residential car parks) and these are 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 22. Further details on available bays in each car park.

What if I need to park in a blue bay as a matter of urgency and there are no available permits?

If there are no available virtual Business Blue permits and you need to park in a blue bay for business needs, please contact the PFD Customer Service team and they will be happy to help you find a parking bay in one of the car parks at Flinders. 

Who can I call for help with virtual Business Blue permits?

Please contact the PFD customer service team.

Can I cancel a virtual Business Blue permit?

Yes, you can cancel a virtual Business Blue permit that you have created at any time using the online vPermit tool.

Do I need to “return” my virtual Business Blue permit?

Virtual Business Blue permits don’t need to be returned as they will automatically expire at the end of your selected session.

Can I book a virtual Business Blue permit for a day or a week?

The purpose of virtual Business Blue permits is to enable short-term parking for staff who need to travel between multiple destinations for business needs during the course of a business day. If you have a meeting or conference that spans several days we encourage you to consider a general parking solution as this may more suitable for your needs. At present, you can request a virtual Business Blue for a single 2 or 4-hour session at a time.

Can I book a virtual Business Blue permit in advance?

Yes, you can book a virtual Business Blue permit 24 hours in advance. 

Can I book a recurring virtual Business Blue permit?

At this time, it’s not possible to book a recurring virtual Business Blue permit though this is something that we are looking into as a future enhancement of the system.

How do I provide feedback?

We would love to receive your feedback through Service One.

If I’m running late for work can I request a virtual Business Blue permit?

The purpose of virtual Business Blue permits is to enable short-term parking for staff who need to travel between multiple destinations for business needs during the course of a business day. At present, you can request a virtual Business Blue for a single 2 or 4-hour session at a time.

Can HDR students access virtual Business Blue permits?

All staff members with a valid FAN are able to access and use virtual Business Blue permits for short-term parking at Flinders. If you are a staff member and you are also an enrolled student please contact PFD Customer Service about gaining access to virtual Business Blue permits.

Is there a cost for using a virtual Business Blue permit?

There is no cost to staff for using a virtual Business Blue permit, these permits are provided by Flinders to enable short-term parking for staff who need to travel between multiple destinations for business needs during the course of a business day. You will need to have a valid parking session (either staff vPermit or CellOPark session) as well as a virtual Business Blue permit to park in a blue bay.

Contact us

If you have any questions about how to use vPermit for vitual Business Blue permits please contact the Property, Facilities and Development Customer Service Team.

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