World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash
Summary
Transport prices for trains and buses to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been lowered after some fans complained about high costs. Train tickets have been cut from $150 to $98, while shuttle bus fares dropped from $80 to $20. Other cities hosting matches have either kept usual prices or increased them.Key Facts
- Train ticket prices to MetLife Stadium were lowered from $150 to $98 after fan backlash.
- Shuttle bus fares dropped from $80 to $20 for the World Cup matches in New Jersey.
- MetLife Stadium will be called New York/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup due to FIFA rules on corporate names.
- The train trip from Manhattan to the stadium is about 18 miles and usually costs around $13 round trip.
- New Jersey officials said no taxpayer money was used to subsidize the price cuts, crediting commercial sponsors.
- New York governor announced a 75% cut in bus fares and reserved 20% of World Cup tickets for local residents.
- Other World Cup host cities like Foxborough are raising transport prices by up to 300%.
- The price changes affect fans traveling to matches involving England and Scotland teams.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.