NJ Transit Implements $150 World Cup Train Ticket to Cover Security and Labor Costs
NJ Transit has announced a $150 round-trip train ticket price for fans attending the World Cup games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This decision, confirmed by NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri, aims to prevent regular commuters from subsidizing the costs associated with the international event. The agency plans to transport 40,000 fans per match, with special rail services scheduled around game times. The total cost for NJ Transit to provide this service is estimated at $62 million, with federal and local grants reducing the burden to $48 million. The high ticket price has drawn criticism from New York leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer and Gov. Hochul, who argue that FIFA should subsidize transportation costs instead of passing them onto fans. 
