World Cup shuttle bus prices in New York slashed after fan backlash

Bus prices to get to the MetLife Stadium have been slashed (Reuters)

Shuttle bus fares for England’s upcoming World Cup match in the United States have been significantly reduced following widespread fan discontent.

Supporters travelling to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the Three Lions’ clash against Panama on June 27 will now pay a quarter of the original price.

Initially, fans faced fare of $80 (£59) to travel to the game from Grand Central Terminal or the Port Authority bus terminal in New York. However, New York state governor Kathy Hochul said on social media the bus ticket had now been reduced to $20 (£15) in order to make the World Cup “as accessible as possible”.

The initial high costs had drawn considerable criticism from England fans. One supporter highlighted that train fares from Boston and New York to the games would exceed what they paid to attend the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

Thomas Tuchel’s England are due to play at the MetLife Stadium against Panama (PA Wire)

Lifelong England fan Billy Grant told the Press Association before the price cuts: "I have to admit, when they announced the $100 Boston train, that was the first one, when they announced that I was like ‘I’m not being funny, but that’s taking the mick’.