NEW YORK - Labor Day is less than three weeks away, and if one City Councilman had his way, riding the subway or the bus that day would be free.

Under a proposal by Brooklyn City Councilman Justin Brannan, fares would also be free on Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

The MTA says it would cause them to lose out on millions in potential revenue.

"The MTA's response, they were apoplectic about this, which I think is ridiculous. They're acting as if extending free buses and subways on holidays would be the apocalypse basically. They would have to fire people, which is ridiculous. I think where there's a will, there's a way. I think it's a conversation that needs to be had," Brannan said.

The councilman adds drivers get a break on holidays with parking meters and alternate side, so why shouldn’t people riding mass transit get a break too.