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The rise, on average, in taxi fares in New York City that's expected to go into effect in September. It's the first major increase in the rate in eight years.

The rise, on average, in taxi fares in New York City that's expected to go into effect in September. It's the first major increase in the rate in eight years.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.