NY, NJ reduce World Cup rail and shuttle bus fares

Key Points:

• Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced significant price reductions for round-trip shuttle bus and NJ Transit rail tickets to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup matches, lowering shuttle fares from $80 to $20 and rail fares from $105 to $98.
• Shuttle buses will run from multiple Midtown Manhattan locations and a park-and-ride in North Jersey, with 20% of tickets reserved for New Yorkers; capacity will be increased with additional yellow school buses, funded partly by a $6 million investment from New York state.
• NJ Transit rail fare discounts are being subsidized by corporate partners without using New Jersey taxpayer money, making travel more affordable for fans attending the eight FIFA World Cup matches held at MetLife Stadium between June 11 and July 19.
• Fans who previously purchased shuttle tickets at $80 will receive $60 refunds, and the New York-New Jersey Host Committee is encouraging public transit use, as no general spectator parking will be available at the stadium on matchdays.
• Given high ticket prices for the games, city and state officials plan to host public watch parties to allow residents to enjoy the World Cup together.