NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike
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Will NJ Transit charge $100 — or more — for a round-trip ticket between New York Penn and MetLife Stadium this summer? Will Penn be closed to commuters for hours? You’ve heard the reports. On Friday,
NJ Transit’s $150 World Cup fare and event security spark debate over costs, commuter impact, and calls for FIFA to help pay.
Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.
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NJ Transit to address commuter alternatives amid World Cup concerns during press conference
NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said the cost has to be $150 to recoup the $48 million cost to run dedicated trains to MetLife.