World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlashImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, MetLife Stadium will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium for the tournament as part of Fifa’s policy on corporate sponsored namesByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished28 minutes agoPrices for trains and buses to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans. The price of a train ticket has been slashed from $150 (£111) to $98 (£73) while shuttle bus fares are down to $20 (£15) from $80 (£59).Thomas Concannon, leader of the Football Supporters’ Association England fan group, previously criticised “astronomical” event pricing – which he described as “completely out of the norm”.
MetLife Stadium – which will be known as New York/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup as part of Fifa’s policy on corporate sponsored names – will host eight matches including the final and one of England’s Group L games.
Rail journeys from Penn Station in Manhattan to the venue, which is about 18 miles, are normally $12.90 (£9.50) for a return fare.
