Greene County residents who utilize a certain public transportation system may have to pay more in the near future.

Region XII Council of Governments announced a possible rate fare increase with its operation of Western Iowa Transit. The proposal is to increase the one-way fare by $2, up to $7 for one-way passage in town. The inter-city fare would also increase from $1.50 per mile to $1.75 per mile. Transit Director Matt Cleveland says there hasn’t been an increase in over a decade and the reason why they are considering a slight jump in fare rates is due to higher gas prices, personnel costs and other supplies. 

If the Region XII Executive Board approves the increases at their July 7th meeting those will begin August 1st. Anyone can make public comments to Region XII by contacting Cleveland via email at mcleveland@region12cog.org or calling 712-792-9914.