taxi fares

Riding in taxis costs more starting Tuesday, yet some cabs won’t raise fares until after Sept. 30, according to the entity that oversees the taxi industry.

The taxi industry’s governing body approved taxi fare increases for the first time since 2006. The estimated 17 percent increase will start sometime in September.

A public hearing Monday, by the entity in charge of regulating the taxi industry, will examine whether or not to raise taxi fares.