The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has voted to raise taxi fares.

The new plan will increase the cost of the average ride by 17 percent. The base fare of $2.50 will not increase but the mileage charge would.

The flat-rate fee between Manhattan and Kennedy Airport will jump from $45 to $52. The surcharge to travel to or from Newark Liberty International Airport will rise from $15 to $17.50.

The commission held a public hearing Monday to discuss the plan, and voted Thursday.

(Source: NBC New York)