By KRWG News
New Mexico – Riders of New Mexico's commuter train will have to reach into their pockets for more cash to ride the Rail Runner.
The Rio Metro Regional Transit District voted 9-3 during a special meeting Thursday to raise fares for one-way trips as well as daily, monthly and annual passes.
Officials say the higher fares won't take effect for at least 45 days.
The increases range from $1 to $2 more for a day pass and $35 to $110 more for annual passes.
The Rail Runner had posted the proposed fare changes on its website more than a month before Thursday's meeting and a series of public meetings were hosted by the Rio Metro board.
The board says the increases will generate about $600,000 annually in additional revenue if ridership stays consistent.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.