The Metropolitan Transportation Authority held its first of three public hearings on the proposed rate hike, which would raise the cost of a bus or subway ride from $2.90 to $3.

The MTA is holding two final public hearings on Wednesday to allow the public to weigh in on the proposed fare hikes. If the MTA moves forward with its plan to raise fares, New Yorkers will pay 10 cents more,

New Yorkers have a chance to weigh in on the MTA's proposed fare hikes this week.The first of three public hearings was held Tuesday night in Brooklyn. The other two sessions will be held Wednesday from 10 a.