Portrays U.S. public transit systems as inadequate and financially exploitative during the World Cup.
The article critiques the lack of transit access to stadiums, highlights 90-minute commutes, and points to price gouging on train tickets (e.g., $98 vs. $13), framing transit not as a solution but as a burden exacerbated by FIFA’s policies.
“NJ Transit is charging $98 for round-trip train tickets from Manhattan to the stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., a commute that would normally cost $13.”
