Gwinnett express buses to cost riders more

LAWRENCEVILLE - It&#39;ll cost commuters a little more to ride on Gwinnett&#39;s express buses next month. <br> <br> The Gwinnett County Commission voted Tuesday to raise one-way fares from $2 to $3. <br> <br> The increase is effective November Fourth -- the day the county launches its new in-county bus service. It&#39;s also the day before the transit system observes the one-year anniversary of its 17-bus Atlanta express service. <br> <br> Commission members say the express service is still a good deal for commuters, considering the costs of parking in downtown Atlanta, as well as costs for fuel and wear and tear on a vehicle. <br> <br> A ten-ride ticket book is going up from $18 to $27, and a monthly pass is increasing from $72 to $100. <br> <br> The extra money will help cover the cost of adding at least five buses to the system. <br> <br> Officials say ridership has nearly tripled since the bus service started in November 2001.

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