World Cup host cities are bracing for an influx of visitors — and transit users.
The 11 U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches this summer are taking different approaches to public transit during the event, reports Kris Van Cleave for CBS News.
In New Jersey, a special train service to MetLife stadium will cost NJ Transit $6 million per match to operate, with tickets costing $98 per round trip for riders. "In Massachusetts, the train from Boston to Foxborough's Gillette Stadium will be $80 round trip and an express bus is $95."
In cities where stadiums are already linked to existing rail or bus lines, service is less of an issue. Regular fares will apply in Atlanta, Houston and Seattle, though agencies may have to add more vehicles to accommodate extra ridership. Dallas and Miami announced shuttle buses to venues for ticket holders.
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