Overview
- Reports Tuesday said round-trip tickets between New York Penn Station and MetLife would top $100, though NJ Transit said prices are not yet finalized.
- The agency’s board voted Wednesday to set match-day pricing that covers all costs, and its CEO said fans would be charged rather than commuters.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Governor Kathy Hochul urged FIFA to contribute, citing FIFA’s projected $11 billion tournament revenue.
- Security plans will limit Penn Station access to game-bound riders before matches and there will be no general parking at MetLife, pushing most fans to trains and shuttles.
- The plan reflects about $48 million in local operating and security costs for eight games, while Boston set an $80 round trip and some cities say they will hold fares flat.