"The price of a train ticket has been slashed from $150 (111) to $98 (73) while shuttle bus fares are down to $20 (15) from $80 (59). Thomas Concannon, leader of the Football Supporters' Association England fan group, previously criticised "astronomical" event pricing - which he described as "completely out of the norm". MetLife Stadium - which will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup as part of Fifa's policy on corporate sponsored names - will host eight matches including the final and one of England's Group L games."
"Rail journeys from Penn Station in Manhattan to the venue, which is about 18 miles, are normally $12.90 (9.50) for a return fare. New Jersey governor Mikie Sherril previously criticised Fifa's refusal to subsidise transport at the event and insisted local taxpayers would not foot the bill. Travel at the World Cups in Russia and Qatar was free, and the USA had committed to offer the same perk in its 2018 host agreement. In a tweak to the agreement made in 2023, it was decided that supporters would be able to travel at cost."
"Responding to criticism, Fifa also claimed there was no precedent for transport price rises for a major event at MetLife Stadium. In a social media post on Tuesday, Sherril said commercial sponsorship meant the price for the 30-minute train journey could be cut. "Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money," Sherill wrote. "Thank you to our partners for helping make this possible.""
"New York governor Kathy Hochul said "getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible" after announcing the 75% reduction in round-trip bus fares on social media. She added that 20% of tickets would be reserved for Ne"
Train ticket prices to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches were reduced after fan backlash. A train fare was cut from $150 to $98, and shuttle bus fares were lowered to $20 from $80. The changes followed criticism of “astronomical” event pricing and concerns that local taxpayers would not subsidize transport. Rail travel from Penn Station to the venue is normally $12.90 for a return fare. New Jersey governor Mikie Sherril said the reductions would happen without New Jersey taxpayer money, attributing the lower prices to commercial sponsorship. New York governor Kathy Hochul announced a 75% reduction in round-trip bus fares and said 20% of tickets would be reserved for residents.
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