"When it comes to moving people into the game at the FIFA World Cup, and FIFA intends to make about $11 billion on this, they need to defray some of this cost."
"I will, if that's what it takes, because I'm not putting this on the back of New Jerseyans."
"FIFA has said no parking. So I think it's totally appropriate for them to take on some of the transit costs."
"The governor has said in no uncertain terms that, whatever the fare is going to be, it will not be cross-subsidized by our regular commuters."
Governor Mikie Sherrill has called on FIFA to help cover transit costs for the World Cup, emphasizing that FIFA will profit significantly from the event. NJ Transit is considering a $100 fare for train tickets to MetLife Stadium, and Sherrill is willing to approve fare hikes to avoid burdening New Jersey residents. With no parking allowed at the stadium, transit will be essential for spectators. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri confirmed that fare increases will not affect regular commuters.
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