"NJ Transit could charge more than $100 for a round-trip train ride between Penn Station and MetLife Stadium during this summer's matches, an eye-watering jump from the usual $12.90 event-day fare."
"Running service for the eight matches will cost about $48 million-and someone's going to have to pay for it. State leaders have made it clear that they don't want regular commuters to foot the bill."
"Security requirements for World Cup matches are expected to be unlike anything the region has handled before, with transit operations facing major disruptions."
"Plans could include limiting access to NJ Transit areas of Penn Station to ticketed fans only for hours before each match, plus timed entry windows tied to train tickets."
NJ Transit may increase round-trip fares to over $100 for World Cup matches, a 675% rise from the typical $12.90. While officials state that pricing is not finalized, the cost of running services for the matches is estimated at $48 million. State leaders aim to avoid burdening regular commuters, targeting visiting fans instead. The potential fare hike has drawn criticism, with leaders highlighting FIFA's financial impact on local governments. Security measures for the matches may also complicate transit access for fans.
Read at Time Out New York
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