Overview
- NJ Transit, which announced the change Thursday, cut the Manhattan–MetLife round trip on World Cup match days to $105 from $150 and will limit train sales to 40,000 riders per game.
- The usual round trip costs $12.90, and the agency cites at least $48 million in added operating costs to justify the surcharge.
- The 40,000‑ticket cap leaves many fans seeking other options, with parking near MetLife listed as high as $225 on match days.
- Host cities are setting different transport charges, with Boston planning $95 buses and $80 commuter rail, while Philadelphia will offer free returns from the stadium after games.
- Public criticism has escalated as President Donald Trump said he would not pay four‑figure ticket prices, FIFA defended market‑based pricing, and its resale site showed final seats approaching $2.3 million.