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TL;DR
Fans attending FIFA World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia can enjoy free train rides home, thanks to a partnership between SEPTA and AirBnB. The offer is valid from halftime until two hours after the match ends.
Key points
- Free train rides offered for World Cup fans in Philadelphia
- Partnership between SEPTA and AirBnB announced
- Valid on the Broad Street line from halftime to two hours post-match
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Fans leaving FIFA World Cup Games at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field will have access to free train rides home, the local organizing committee announced Monday.
SEPTA (the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) struck a partnership deal with World Cup sponsor AirBnB that covers any fan's train ride along the B (Broad Street) line, beginning at halftime of any match and lasting up to two hours after full time.
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SEPTA had previously announced that B line fares will stay at a consistent $2.90 for fans traveling to matches.
The deal comes in sharp contrast with recent news from neighboring New Jersey that NJ Transit rides will cost up to $150 round-trip from New York City to MetLife Stadium during the tournament.
An AirBnB spokesperson told Philly Voice that the company is only covering Philadelphia transit fares because the city came to them with the desire to prioritize reasonable fees.
As part of the first 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, Philadelphia will host five games in the group stage and a Round of 16 knockout match on July 4, the day the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.
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Q&A
How can fans get free transportation after World Cup games in Philadelphia?
Fans can access free train rides on the Broad Street line by SEPTA, starting at halftime and lasting for two hours after the match.
What is the partnership between SEPTA and AirBnB for the World Cup?
SEPTA partnered with AirBnB to provide free train rides for fans attending FIFA World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field.
When does the free train ride offer start and end for World Cup matches?
The free train ride offer begins at halftime of any match and continues for two hours after the match concludes.
