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NYC TLC DEFERS BLACK CAR MPG REQUIREMENT

NYC TLC * December 11, 2008 NEW YORK CITY -- The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today announced that, due to the impact of the economic downturn on Black Car industry revenues, as well as its subsequent negative effect on Black Car vehicle financing, the implementation and enforcement of regulations requiring that all Black Cars being placed into service as of January 1, 2009 achieve a city rating of 25 miles per gallon will be deferred for a period of one year. As stated Industry Notice # 08-20, dated December 10, 2008 and above, the enforcement of provisions set forth in Section 6-09(a) of TLC For-Hire Vehicle Rules ("Black Car Specifications"; effective June 22, 2008) will be deferred for a period of one year - modifying the compliance date from January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010. Regulations implementing the mandatory retirement of vehicles used as Black Cars has also been deferred. For more information: NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor New York, N.Y. 10006 Contact: Allan J. Fromberg, Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs Tel: (212) 676-1013 Fax: (212) 676-1101 Internet: URL http://www.nyc.gov/taxi (Click!)

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