
World Cup crowds spark remote-work push as NYC/NJ brace for summer transit crush
With World Cup 2026 games at MetLife Stadium drawing massive crowds, NYC and NJ officials warn of peak-day congestion this summer, limiting NJ Transit tickets to 40,000 round-trips per game, charging about $150 for a round trip, banning general spectator parking, and restricting access to official transportation only; residents are urged to work from home on peak days and plan ahead.