{"id":208269,"date":"2026-04-24T12:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/208269\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:18:21","slug":"nyc-lawmakers-push-for-ferry-to-world-cup-games-from-west-harlem-piers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/208269\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC lawmakers push for ferry to World Cup games from West Harlem Piers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games<\/a>, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A rally is set for 10 a.m. Friday with Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu, Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. They are proposing a ferry route that would take fans from 125th Street in West Harlem to Edgewater.<\/p>\n

Supporters say it will be an easy trip that will take less than 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They also say the route could benefit commuters year-round. The West Harlem Piers have been without ferry service since they were built in 2009, despite a $20 million public investment, lawmakers said. <\/p>\n

Abreau said the ferry would be “transformative for a historically underserved community.” It could connect residents to jobs and opportunities on both sides of the Hudson River and bring in foot traffic to boost small businesses, he said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Much-needed alternative for World Cup fans\u00a0<\/p>\n

NJ Transit officials recently revealed it will cost $150<\/a> round trip for service between Penn Station and MetLife during the tournament. The same ride typically costs close to $13 on a normal day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There will be 40,000 NJ Transit tickets sold per match. No more tickets will be sold after those are gone. They go on sale in May.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There will also be shuttle bus tickets costing $80. The buses will run from Port Authority, east of Grand Central and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.<\/p>\n

No parking is allowed<\/a> at the stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sources also previously told CBS News New York\u00a0Penn Station will partially close for four hours before each match<\/a>, adding to the transportation headache.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Officials criticize FIFA<\/p>\n

Local leaders, including New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill<\/a>\u00a0and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have slammed FIFA for the expensive transportation costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Give me a break. Charging more than eleven times the normal fare for a train ride is a ripoff \u2014 plain and simple. FIFA is making billions from this World Cup, and fans are being hit with a $150 ticket before they even walk through the gate. FIFA should cover the ride \u2014 not stick fans with the bill,” Schumer said.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Republican lawmakers also recently sent a letter to Democrats asking for a hearing with the New York-New Jersey World Cup Host Committee. They say they want to know how much the matches are costing taxpayers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“All of these costs we are running into, apparently, it was a surprise that parking wasn’t going to be allowed at the stadium, which is insane,” said New Jersey Sen. Declain O’Scanlon.<\/p>\n

The FIFA Host Committee has not responded to CBS News New York’s request for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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