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Schumer urges FIFA to cover World Cup transport costs as New Jersey plans major fare hikes
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Published on 24 April 2026
Fares from Penn Station could top $100 for fans
A top US lawmaker, Sen. Chuck Schumer, has demanded FIFA pay World Cup public transportation costs after a report said New Jersey Transit may raise prices sharply. The Athletic reported fans could be charged over $100 for tickets traveling from Manhattan’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the tournament, prompting Schumer’s call for FIFA to step in.
- Schumer asks FIFA to cover World Cup public transport expenses
- Report claims NJ Transit ticket prices from Penn Station may exceed $100
- Route highlighted: Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
- Pressure builds amid concerns about ticket and travel affordability
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