NJ Transit Faces $48 Million Cost Increase for World Cup, Raises Fares to $150
NJ Transit has announced a significant increase in transportation costs related to the upcoming 2026 World Cup, estimating an additional $48 million in expenses. In response, the agency has raised fares to $150 for a round-trip ticket from the city to MetLife Stadium. This decision has sparked a public dispute between local officials and FIFA, as New York and New Jersey governors demand that FIFA subsidize these transit costs. Historically, FIFA has not covered such expenses for host cities. The fare increase has drawn criticism, especially when compared to other host cities like Philadelphia, where no fare increase is planned due to a federal grant, and Boston, where fares are also high but not as steep as New Jersey's. 
