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NJ Transit World Cup fare hike sparks outrage from fans
Schumer says FIFA should absorb NJ Transit’s estimated $48 million bill as the agency charges fans $150 round trips to MetLife Stadium.
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Chuck Schumer calls on FIFA to cover $150 NJ Transit fares for World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium
Sen. Chuck Schumer demanded FIFA cover the full rail cost for fans attending World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, where NJ Transit fares have surged to $150 round trip.
Less than two months after the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, operational problems begin to emerge in one of its key venues: the MetLife Stadium. The extraordinary increase in transportation costs has opened up a conflict between local authorities and FIFA, reflecting tensions in the organization of the event. The trigger is the price of the train operated by the state-owned NJ Transit company: $150 back and forth from Manhattan to the stadiu…
New Jersey's decision to charge US$ 150 (approximately R$ 746) for transportation back and forth to the World Cup games will have an inhibitory effect on the fans, alerted Fifa on Saturday (18), as the fare represents a 10-fold increase over the usual US$ 15 (about R$ 75) for the route. The drastic increase in price increases the cost of tickets to the World Cup games in the United States, which can reach thousands of dollars, especially in the …
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