Sunday, November 18, 2012

GAS RATIONING NOT OVER YET

Gas rationing--the odd-even license plate system that was put into effect in New York City on Friday, November 9th--has been extended until Friday, November 23rd, the day after Thanksgiving. Thirty percent of the gas stations in New York City are still closed.

The system explained:
  • Drivers of vehicles with license plates ending in an even number or ‘zero’ can buy gas on even-numbered days.
  • Drivers of vehicles with license plates ending in an odd number can buy gas on odd-numbered days.
  • Drivers of vehicles with licenses plates ending in letters are considered to be odd-numbered plates and can make purchases on odd-numbered days. 
  • Commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses and para transit vehicles, Medical Doctor (MD) plates, and vehicles licensed by the Taxi and limousine Commission are exempt from this gas rationing system.