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The Daily Bee: Greatest World Cup Everā¢
TL;DR
New Jersey is increasing train fares to over $100 for a 12-mile ride to Metlife Stadium during the World Cup. This decision aims to cover transportation and security costs required by FIFA.
Key points
- NJ Transit fare increases to over $100 for World Cup train rides
- 12-mile ride from Penn Station to Metlife Stadium
- FIFA mandates transportation and security costs for host cities
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For those of you who are train enthusiasts, Iām sure youād agree with me when I say that NJ Transit is the envy of the world when it comes to commuter rail. Just look at it:
What would you spend to ride this modern-day Orient Express? $10? $20? How about more than $100?
If thereās one way to welcome foreign football fans to the United States, itās to fleece them $100 for a 12-mile train ride from Penn Station to Metlife Stadium that requires a stopover in Secaucus. You see, FIFA requires its host cities to provide transportation and security for matches while taking all the revenue for itself, and the New Jersey governor Mikie Sherill, not wanting to pass the burden onto New Jersey taxpayers, is hiking fares for match-goers to make up the costs.
I must give FIFA plaudits for somehow making the state government of New Jersey look less corrupt by comparison. Far be it from me to defend a politician from New Jersey hiking transit fares, but I sympathize with not wanting tax payers to foot the bill when they wonāt see any of the benefits. I would also note that poor olā FIFAās annual revenue is set to surpass $10 billion this year. Justā¦ throwing that in there for no reason.
Two months away, and this world cup is set to be the best ever!
BVB News
- The BVB Frauen have a huge match this weekend against Arminia Bielefeld. Bielefeld are in third in the Regionalliga West and will be Dortmundās toughest opponent for the rest of the season. Dortmund need a win to keep pace with Kƶln II. The match will be held on Sunday.
Q&A
Why is NJ Transit raising train fares for the World Cup?
NJ Transit is raising fares to cover transportation and security costs mandated by FIFA for the World Cup.
How much will the train ride to Metlife Stadium cost during the World Cup?
The train ride from Penn Station to Metlife Stadium will cost over $100 for a 12-mile journey.
What are the implications of FIFA's requirements for host cities?
FIFA's requirements force host cities to provide transportation and security while retaining all revenue, leading to increased costs for fans.
