"This isn't price gouging. We're literally trying to recoup our costs."
"If it won't, we will not be subsidizing World Cup ticket holders on the backs of New Jerseyans who rely on NJ TRANSIT every day."
"FIFA has pointed to other U.S. host cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston, that are keeping their transportation costs manageable."
Fans traveling to MetLife Stadium from New York City will pay $150 for round-trip train fares, significantly higher than the regular fare of $12.90. Most fans will rely on mass transit due to limited parking, with around 40,000 expected to use NJ Transit for each match. The fare increase is necessary to cover the $62 million transportation costs for the World Cup, as only $14 million has been covered by outside grants. New Jersey officials are urging FIFA to assist with these costs.
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