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NJ Transit Cuts World Cup Train Fare, No Taxpayer Burden

5/7/2026

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NJ Transit Cuts

NJ Transit cut the World Cup round-trip train fare from $150 to $105.
Governor Mikie Sherrill said she will not shift FIFA-related transportation costs to New Jersey commuters or taxpayers.
NJ Transit will sell 40,000 non-refundable tickets for eight games beginning May 13, expecting about 78,000 fans each.
MetLife Stadium offers 5,000 spots at $225 and $80 shuttle tickets from Manhattan, and a 2,500-vehicle park-and-ride at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

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Sherrill Cuts

The Sherrill administration tapped private sponsors and non-taxpayer dollars, including a pledge from Audible, to cut the fare to $105.
NJ Transit projected $60 million for security, labor and train upgrades to move 40,000 fans per match.
Governor Sherrill’s effort to make FIFA pay sparked a public clash with the soccer body.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Sherrill, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned the fare could dampen enthusiasm.

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NJ Committee Funds

Hotel occupancy in New York City fell to 18% between June 13 and July 19, raising business concerns about the World Cup tourism boost.
The New Jersey host committee, chaired by Tammy Murphy, has allocated over $307 million for loans, stadium upgrades, a bus terminal, a bridge and 10,000 charter-bus tickets at $80 each.
Ticket-sale trends in Boston, Vancouver and Toronto are below those of previous World Cups, indicating a slowdown in fan-related spending.

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NJ Transit Cuts

NJ Transit cut the World Cup round-trip train fare from $150 to $105.
Governor Mikie Sherrill said she will not shift FIFA-related transportation costs to New Jersey commuters or taxpayers.
NJ Transit will sell 40,000 non-refundable tickets for eight games beginning May 13, expecting about 78,000 fans each.
MetLife Stadium offers 5,000 spots at $225 and $80 shuttle tickets from Manhattan, and a 2,500-vehicle park-and-ride at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

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