Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says FIFA should pay for the high train fares to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium. Special event train tickets could cost over $100, much higher than usual fares, and no discounts will be given for children or seniors. FIFA responded that transportation costs would be covered "at cost" and that they have worked with host cities on transportation plans.
Key Facts
- MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host eight World Cup matches, including the final on July 19.
- Train tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium may cost over $100, up from the usual $12.90.
- No reduced fares will be available for children or seniors on these special event trains.
- Similar price increases happened in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with train fares up to $80 and coach tickets at $95.
- Governor Sherrill said taxpayers and regular commuters should not pay for transportation costs and accused FIFA of making $11 billion from ticket sales while providing no funding for transport.
- FIFA said fans will be able to travel at cost and that they have adjusted host city agreements to reduce the financial burden.
- Parking at MetLife Stadium will cost $225 and $175 at Foxborough for one car during the World Cup.
- England and Scotland games at these stadiums will be affected by the higher travel costs.
