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Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

New York Post·Brandon Cruz·about 1 month ago
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Transit officials are warning New York and New Jersey commuters to work from home during this summer’s World Cup to avoid the expected travel chaos. Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said that those in the metro area with the ability to work from home should do so come June, as the world’s biggest soccer tournament is set to push the area’s public transit system to its brink. Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia urged those in the metro area with the ability to work from home to do so come June, during the World Cup. PANYNJ /YouTube “If you are not attending one of the events, please if possible, work from home — because the city will be incredibly congested and so will New Jersey,” Garcia said at a Thursday news conference. The advisory comes as transit officials across the region scramble to handle what is expected to be an unprecedented surge in ridership, with MetLife Stadium serving as the host venue for some of the tournament’s biggest matches, including the final.…

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