US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
New Jersey transit authorities confirmed $150 round-trip train fares for World Cup fans traveling from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford this June-July. The charge is approximately twelve times the standard $12.90 fare. Officials estimate 40,000 fans per match will use mass transit due to limited parking. NJ Transit projects $62 million in total transport costs, with grants covering only $14 million.
Key Entities
New JerseyMetLife StadiumWorld Cup 2026NJ TransitManhattanEast Rutherford