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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit posted a net financial loss of nearly $4 million while providing transit services during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though agency leadership noted the tournament performed far better financially than standard special events at MetLife Stadium.
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The massive crowds expected to flood the Meadowlands for the World Cup haven’t arrived, leaving NJ Transit holding the bag for millions of dollars in unnecessary expenditures.
According to agency officials, flawed attendance data provided by tournament organizers led to a severe overestimation of commuter demand. Instead of a bustling transit hub, local commuters faced aggressive lockdowns, while soccer fans were hit with staggering ticket prices.
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