NEW YORK (WABC) -- If the MTA gets its way and moves forward with its plan to raise fares, New Yorkers will fork over $3 to ride the MTA's buses and trains, beginning in 2026.

The proposed increase would also make it more expensive to reach the MTA's weekly fare cap, which makes rides free after the first 12 trips in a week. The cap would rise from $34 to $36.

Increases on the LIRR and Metro-North will average 4.4% to 8%. And even tolls on the major crossings will go up roughly 7.5%.

Suburban riders, many of whom take commuter trains and the subways, will take the biggest hit. From Hicksville, a monthly ticket will cost roughly $300 and a one-way fare will top $15. It won't be much better from White Plains where the monthly will top $270 with a one-way fare of nearly $14.

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