January 2, 2009 Workers Ordered to Give Up City-Owned Cars By MICHAEL BARBARO Economic hard times are about to hit New York City’s employees where it hurts: in their driveways. As the Bloomberg administration scrambles to cut spending, it is ordering city agencies like the police, parks and health departments to give up nearly 700 city-owned cars, a cherished perk for their workers. The move would save $20 million over the next two years, according to a copy of the memorandum sent to city agencies. The decision to sell off scores of Toyota Prius cars and Ford Escape sport utility...