Major US city urges residents to work from home this summer for highly unusual reason
Officials in New York and New Jersey are urging residents to work from home during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to avoid severe travel congestion. Limited train capacity and a significant fare increase to MetLife Stadium are expected to strain transit systems. Authorities recommend avoiding ride shares and using public transit when necessary.
- ▪Leaders in New York and New Jersey are warning of serious travel congestion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July.
- ▪NJ Transit will sell only 40,000 round-trip tickets per game to MetLife Stadium and plans to charge $150 instead of the usual $12.90.
- ▪Kathryn Garcia, Port Authority's executive director, advised non-attendees to work from home and avoid ride shares during the events.
- ▪MetLife Stadium will host multiple World Cup matches, including the final, drawing an estimated 1.2 million fans.
- ▪Public outreach will focus on guiding travelers to avoid illegal taxis and use official transit options.
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Travel Major US city warns residents to work from home this summer for highly unusual reason Here's why officials are warning commuters to plan ahead carefully for certain days this summer By Khloe Quill Fox News Published May 1, 2026 8:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown: New York, New Jersey prepare Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee, discusses the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York and New Jersey. He details plans for free fan experiences across five boroughs and New Jersey, emphasizing public transit solutions for 1.2 million fans.
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