World Cup Transit Prices Spark Public Funding Debate
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NJ Transit plans to raise return fares from World Cup games at the Meadowlands to over $100—roughly eight times the usual $12.90—highlighting how host cities and FIFA push event costs onto taxpayers while grappling with funding and infrastructure, with MBTA pricing adding to the scrutiny.
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- Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament The Guardian
- Train tickets to 2026 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium could reportedly cost over $100 Yahoo Sports
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