""If you are not attending one of the events, please if possible, work from home - because the city will be incredibly congested and so will New Jersey," Garcia said during last Thursday's news conference."
""I would also discourage anyone from taking a ride share, you need to take public transit," she said."
""A New York commuter would have to spend a $150 roundtrip NJT ticket to get to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. That's a 775 percent increase from the usual $12.90 ticket.""
""New Jersey officials expect close to 40,000 fans to use mass transit for each game.""
New York and New Jersey commuters are urged to work from home during the World Cup to avoid congestion at Penn Station. A $150 roundtrip fare for New Jersey Transit trains has been announced, significantly higher than the usual fare. Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia emphasized the need for public transit and discouraged ride-sharing options. NJ Transit will close its section of Penn Station to non-event attendees for several hours around match times, with an expected 40,000 fans using mass transit for each game.
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