US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey
Summary
Fans attending World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will pay $150 for a round-trip train fare, much higher than the usual $12.90 fare. New Jersey officials say the price helps cover the high cost of transportation during the tournament, while other host cities are keeping fares low or unchanged.Key Facts
- Round-trip train fare from New York City to MetLife Stadium will be $150 for each World Cup match.
- The usual fare for this 14 km (9-mile) trip is about $12.90.
- About 40,000 fans per match are expected to use mass transit to reach MetLife Stadium.
- NJ Transit estimates transportation costs of $62 million for the tournament but received only $14 million in outside funding.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said the increased fare helps avoid passes the cost to state taxpayers.
- FIFA said fan transport should be free and expressed surprise at New Jersey’s fare hike.
- Other host cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Houston plan to keep fares the same or low.
- Boston and New England will have higher fares for transit to Gillette Stadium, with round-trips costing up to $95.
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