New Jersey's $150 transit fare at World Cup will have 'chilling effect', FIFA warns - Reuters
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPaDk0OXB1VjJlSGhhOWxIamI3SHR5Z3NpSEE1T1M3UlJyQWhJMWJncnkxQ3ZLQVpiRFo3emhSVnBYTUpnRXExcjd2ZFRsU3JsTXM5QS1SdzUzZ2NjODBnbGQzcTJiS0RidG00dHlvMWdod1p1dm0yTjFRYzJlSVVzT2JuV3h4QUhsdTgxdnJCNk10c1VoX2NwaW12V1pSRlRmQlVsYU8yd0tiTVdBU0RWUzA4WnJOQQ?oc=5" target="_blank">New Jersey's $150 transit fare at World Cup will have 'chilling effect', FIFA warns</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
FIFA warns that New Jersey's decision to charge $150 for round-trip transit to World Cup games will deter fans, as the fare represents a tenfold increase from the usual $15 for the route.
New Jersey's transit agency confirms it will charge $150 for a return ticket to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, with parking priced at $225, amid criticism from local officials and FIFA.
Fans traveling from New York City to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will face a $150 round-trip train fare, nearly 12 times the regular $12.90 fare, amid concerns over affordability and accessibility.
NJ Transit confirms it will charge $150 for round-trip train tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing increased passenger volumes and security requirements.
NJ Transit officials unveil plans for World Cup transportation, including $150 round-trip train tickets and $80 shuttle bus services, to accommodate tens of thousands of fans.
New Jersey officials confirm that fans traveling from New York to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will face a $150 round-trip train fare, nearly 12 times the regular price.
FIFA warns that New Jersey's decision to charge $150 for round-trip transit to World Cup games will have a 'chilling effect' on fans, as the fare represents a 10-fold increase from the usual $15 for the route.
FIFA warns that New Jersey's decision to charge $150 for round-trip transit to World Cup games will deter fans, as the fare is a tenfold increase from the usual $15.
FIFA criticizes NJ Transit's $150 round-trip train fare for World Cup matches, stating it will deter fans and expressing disagreement with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's stance on transportation costs.
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