"Fans going to games at Gillette Stadium face $80 round-trip train fares for the journey to and from Boston's South Station, a significant increase from the usual $20 during other events."
"New Jersey Transit is planning to charge $100 for a round-trip rail ticket between Penn Station and MetLife Stadium, which usually costs $12.90, indicating prices could be up to eight times higher."
"Chuck Schumer criticized FIFA for the high transportation costs, stating, 'FIFA is set to reap nearly $11 billion from this summer's World Cup, yet New York area commuters and residents are being handed the bill.'"
Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium will encounter steep increases in transit fares. Round-trip train tickets to Gillette Stadium are priced at $80, compared to $20 for regular events. New Jersey Transit plans to charge $100 for a round-trip ticket to MetLife Stadium, a significant jump from the usual $12.90. Criticism has emerged from political figures regarding these price hikes, with calls for FIFA to address transportation costs for local residents.
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