‘Awfully high': Hochul shades NJ Transit over World Cup ticket price report
Senator Schumer called the potential $100 train fares a 'shakedown' and blamed FIFA for dumping costs onto local taxpayers.
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Senator Schumer called the potential $100 train fares a 'shakedown' and blamed FIFA for dumping costs onto local taxpayers.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Chuck Schumer condemned reports that NJ Transit could charge over $100 for World Cup train tickets. The officials labeled the potential 700% fare hike a 'shakedown' and 'awfully high,' citing concerns over accessibility.
Outlets across the political spectrum are highlighting Senator Schumer’s demand that FIFA cover transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup to prevent local residents from being "gouged." NBC New York reports Schumer’s characterization of potential $100 train fares as a "shakedown," while Benzinga emphasizes his focus on FIFA’s $11 billion windfall. Center-right sources like Linda Ikeji's Blog echo this framing, showing notable cross-spectrum agreement in portraying Schumer as a defender of commuters against corporate price hikes.
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