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$20 World Cup shuttle buses sold out for France vs. Senegal match at MetLife

The $20 round-trip shuttle bus service to MetLife Stadium for the France vs. Senegal World Cup match has sold out, forcing fans to seek alternatives like NJ Transit or rideshares. Officials warn of potential gridlock as the first weekday match in New York/New Jersey disrupts commutes. Organizers urge reliance on public transport, though NJ Transit ticket sales remain sluggish. Parking options are limited to expensive lots or the now-unavailable shuttle.

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Shuttle bus tickets, previously reduced from $80 to $20, have fully sold out, eliminating the cheapest transport option for the match.

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  1. $20 World Cup shuttle buses sold out; commuters face transport chaos ahead of France vs. Senegal

    The $20 round-trip shuttle bus service to MetLife Stadium for the France vs. Senegal World Cup match has sold out, forcing fans to seek alternatives like NJ Transit or rideshares. Officials warn of potential gridlock as the first weekday match in New York/New Jersey disrupts commutes. Organizers urge reliance on public transport, though NJ Transit ticket sales remain sluggish. Parking options are limited to expensive lots or the now-unavailable shuttle.

    What's confirmed:

    • All $20 round-trip shuttle bus tickets to MetLife Stadium for the France vs. Senegal match are sold out.
    • The official shuttle fare was reduced from $80 to $20 per round-trip, with capacity expanded to 18,000 per match.
    • NJ Transit round-trip rail tickets cost $98, more than four times the shuttle price, and sales have lagged behind expectations.
    • No on-site parking is available at MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches, with alternatives including American Dream Mall parking at $225.
    • NYC and NJ officials have warned of traffic restrictions and commute disruptions due to the match, urging fans to plan ahead.
    • This is the first weekday World Cup match in the New York/New Jersey area, heightening concerns over transport bottlenecks.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • NJ Transit may struggle to move its target of 40,000 fans per game due to low ticket sales, pushing more toward rideshares or other options.
    • Local commuters report disruptions at Penn Station, including missed personal events like proms and family visits, due to World Cup-related transport chaos.
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