"New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill stated, 'I won't stick N.J. commuters with that tab for years to come, that's not fair. FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don't, I'm not going to let N.J. commuters be taken for one.'"
"'We have inherited an agreement in which FIFA doesn't contribute a single dollar toward transportation for the World Cup. NJ Transit is left with a $48m bill to safely transport 40,000 fans,' Sherrill tweeted."
"'Charging over $100 for a short train ride sounds awfully high to me,' said New York Governor Kathy Hochul, emphasizing the need for affordability and accessibility during the World Cup."
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Senator Chuck Schumer are advocating for FIFA to subsidize public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup. Transport costs are projected to exceed $100 each way, significantly higher than the standard fare of $12.90. Sherrill emphasized that New Jersey taxpayers should not bear the financial burden of FIFA's event, especially as FIFA is expected to generate $11 billion from the tournament. Local authorities are planning price hikes, and Sherrill has called for FIFA to contribute to transportation expenses.
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