World Cup Rail Fares Remain Excessive at $98 Round-Trip; City Club Calls for Transparency and Rider Protections

New Jersey officials have announced a round-trip rail fare of $98 to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup, supported by private partners rather than taxpayers. While this is an improvement over the originally proposed price, the fare remains more than seven times the normal cost of the same trip and does not resolve deeper questions about how costs will be allocated or how everyday riders will be protected during eight matchdays.

The City Club of New York has issued a statement calling for four immediate commitments from NJ TRANSIT and its partners:

• Full transparency on the operating assumptions and cost basis for the plan

• Fair cost-sharing so NJ TRANSIT does not bear undue financial risk through premium fares or service disruptions

• A clear rider-protection plan for all eight matchdays

• A public after-action report after the tournament

You can read the full statement below.

We encourage you to share this position with your networks. The more voices calling for a transparent and equitable approach, the better the outcome will be for both World Cup attendees and daily commuters.

Thank you for your continued engagement on these important regional issues.

World Cup Transit Press Release 5.14.26.pdf

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