"We inherited an agreement where Fifa is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. And while NJ TRANSIT is stuck with a $48m bill to safely get fans to and from games, Fifa is making $11bn."
"I'm not going to stick New Jersey commuters with that tab for years to come. Fifa should pay for the rides. But if they don't - I'm not going to let New Jersey get taken for one."
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill blames Fifa for the high transport costs for fans attending the World Cup. NY Transit plans to implement special event pricing, raising train fares from $12.90 to over $100 for the journey to MetLife Stadium. Sherrill emphasizes that taxpayers should not bear the transportation costs, as Fifa profits significantly from ticket sales. He insists that Fifa should cover the transportation expenses, stating that New Jersey commuters should not be left to pay the bill for the World Cup.
Read at www.bbc.com
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