Soccer-New Jersey reduces World Cup public transit fare to $105

New Jersey lowered its ​round-trip fare to World ​Cup games at ‌MetLife Stadium ​to $105 from $150 on Thursday, local media reported, after the original price drew ‌criticism from FIFA.

New Jersey lowered its ​round-trip fare to World ​Cup games at ‌MetLife Stadium ​to $105 from $150 on Thursday, local media reported, after the original price drew ‌criticism from FIFA. The reduced fare still dwarfs the less than $15 the same route costs on a typical day and ‌exceeds the $80 round-trip fare for FIFA's own shuttle service ‌to the 82,500-seat stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches including the final on July 19.

The CEO of New Jersey's public ⁠transportation ​provider NJ ⁠Transit, Kris Kolluri, had last month cited the need for increased security ⁠and a higher number of passengers due to the closure ​of public parking around the stadium to justify the ⁠fare hike. Reuters has contacted NJ Transit for comment on the price ⁠change.

The ​2026 World Cup's Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the original $150 price would have "a chilling effect" on ⁠fans. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill previously said FIFA should pay ⁠for the ⁠rides, as NJ Transit had been "stuck with a $48 million bill" to ensure fan safety.