"New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ host committee announced Wednesday that they are reducing the price of their shuttle bus service for fans traveling to matches at MetLife Stadium from $80 round-trip to $20. The move comes amid an uproar regarding the pricing of transportation to World Cup games in East Rutherford, NJ, home of the NFL's Giants and Jets."
"New Jersey Transit was initially set to charge fans $150 round-trip to ride the rails to MetLife Stadium, then lowered it to $105, and then again to $98 on Tuesday. Hosting the World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for New Yorkers, and we are making this world-class event as affordable and accessible as possible, a statement from Governor Hochul read."
"Delivering cheaper shuttle bus service is a no-brainer: making it easier to get to matches and saving fans money, especially for New Yorkers who will benefit from exclusive tickets at this new, lower price. This is your World Cup, and from Buffalo to Brooklyn, New Yorkers should be able to enjoy every moment of it."
"But pricing for nearly every aspect of the fan experience has been a constant issue. Matches at MetLife Stadium have the highest average ticket price at $7,451.47. That's nearly $3,000 more than the No. 2 most expensive site, Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, according to a study from LiveFootballTickets.com. Bus capacity has been expanded from 10,000 seats to 18,000 seat"
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ host committee announced a reduction in shuttle bus pricing for fans traveling to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The round-trip fare will be lowered from $80 to $20. The change follows public backlash over transportation costs for World Cup games. New Jersey Transit had set a higher rail fare, then reduced it multiple times before settling at $98 round-trip. The announcement frames the move as making the event more affordable and accessible, especially for New Yorkers who will receive exclusive tickets at the lower price. MetLife Stadium will host multiple matches, including group-stage games, knockout rounds, and the final.
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