US EditionNew Jersey announces $150 public transit tickets for travel to World Cup games
NJ Transit said the fare will cover a projected $48 million transit bill for eight matches and limit service to ticket holders.
- On Friday, NJ Transit officials confirmed round-trip match-day rail tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium will cost $150 for each World Cup game, applying uniformly to all passengers.
- NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri explained the fare aims to recoup $48 million in added security and service costs, emphasizing regular commuters will not bear the expense.
- Penn Station will partially close to non-ticketed commuters for four hours before kickoff; public parking at MetLife Stadium will be prohibited, forcing fans toward the $150 rail tickets or $80 shuttle options.
- Citing FIFA's $11 billion projected revenue, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded the organization contribute to transit costs, while FIFA responded it was "quite surprised" by the approach, citing 2023 host agreements stipulating transport "at cost."
- Limited to 40,000 per match, rail tickets go on sale May 13; while Los Angeles and Philadelphia maintained lower transit fares, this pricing reflects the Meadowlands' specific security requirements.
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