NJ Transit Sets $150 World Cup Train Fare As Governor Pressures FIFA
NJ Transit set a $150 fare for World Cup train rides as New Jersey's governor urged FIFA to cover the cost.
The NJ Transit CEO publicly explained the fare hike, saying it applies to special event service tied to the World Cup and is intended to cover added operational expenses.
New Jersey's governor has again urged FIFA to shoulder those costs, framing the request as a way to spare commuters and fans from steep, one-time charges. The exchange has sparked debate over who should fund event-related transit; details of any agreement or FIFA response were not included in the report.
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- NJ Transit will charge $150 for roundtrip World Cup train tickets between New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium, up from $12.90.
- The agency estimates about $48 million in added costs to move roughly 40,000 fans per match across eight games, or about $6 million per game.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill says FIFA, which could make about $11 billion from the tournament, should cover transit costs rather than New Jersey commuters.
- FIFA World Cup COO Heimo Schirgi warned the fare hikes could deter riders and create congestion and late arrivals.
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