World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket, officials say
Summary
Fans attending the World Cup games at the Meadowlands stadium near New York will have to pay $150 for a roundtrip train ticket, significantly more than the usual $12.90 fare. The price increase is due to high security and event costs, with officials saying FIFA should cover the expenses, but the state refuses to pass the cost to regular commuters.Key Facts
- The roundtrip train ride between New York and Meadowlands stadium normally costs $12.90.
- For the World Cup, the train fare will be raised to $150 per roundtrip ticket.
- Only 40,000 train tickets will be available for each World Cup game at the stadium.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill blamed FIFA for the price hike, citing a $48 million safety cost.
- Senator Chuck Schumer agreed that FIFA should pay for transportation expenses.
- FIFA states original agreements required free transport for fans but agreed to "at cost" fares after renegotiation.
- At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, fans had free metro rides with match tickets.
- US federal funds totaling about $100 million have been given to World Cup host cities for transit costs.
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