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Source: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Summary
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill spoke about reports of high transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey. According to Sherrill, FIFA is not providing any funding for transportation, leaving New Jersey Transit with a $48 million bill. Sherrill said that she will not let New Jersey commuters pay for the rides, and instead, FIFA should pay for the transportation. The current price for NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station is around $13, but prices are expected to increase to over $100 on game days. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced $80 tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium, and the Boston Host Committee announced $95 Yankee Line bus tickets to Foxborough.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
New Jersey commuters always get stuck with the tab when it comes to major events. It’s déjà vu all over again.
The World Cup is coming, and so are the exorbitant prices. It’s like they’re trying to make a killing off the fans.
FIFA is making a fortune, but the real losers are the commuters who have to shell out big bucks for transportation. It’s a classic case of the haves and have-nots.
New Jersey is getting taken for a ride, and it’s not fair. Sherrill is right, FIFA should pony up and pay for the rides. Anything less is just a bunch of hooey.
Original Observation: The World Cup is all about the benjamins, and the fans are just along for the ride.
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Author: Evan Null
