"Governor Mikie Sherrill stated, 'Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. Zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48m to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game.'"
"Sherrill emphasized, 'I won't stick New Jersey commuters for that tab for years to come, that's not fair. So here's the bottom line: FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don't I'm not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one.'"
"FIFA responded, 'We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor's approach today on fan transportation. The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation.'"
New Jersey's transit agency announced a $150 return ticket for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, a drastic increase from the typical $12.90 fare. This decision has led to public outcry and a dispute between Governor Mikie Sherrill and FIFA regarding responsibility for the price hike. NJ Transit will also offer an $80 round-trip bus service. Sherrill stated that the state would incur $48 million in transportation costs for fans, emphasizing that FIFA should cover these expenses, especially given their substantial profits from the event.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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