"Round-trip rail tickets to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games will cost $150, representing a 1,062% increase on the standard $12.90 fare for the journey from Penn Station."
"NJ Transit will make 40,000 round-trip rail tickets available to World Cup ticket holders for the eight games, with a further 10,000 tickets available for the shuttle service."
"Sherrill criticized FIFA for not contributing toward World Cup operational or infrastructure costs despite reports that it would generate an estimated $11 billion from the upcoming tournament."
"Sherrill reiterated that stance on Friday, aiming further criticism at FIFA for eliminating general parking at MetLife Stadium."
NJ Transit announced round-trip rail tickets to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games will cost $150, significantly higher than the standard fare of $12.90. Shuttle bus fares from New York City and New Jersey will be $80 for all matches. NJ Transit will offer 40,000 rail tickets and 10,000 shuttle tickets, available only to ticket holders and must be purchased in advance. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticized FIFA for not contributing to operational costs, which New Jersey is expected to cover despite the tournament generating significant revenue.
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