The prices of shuttle buses to the World Cup stadium in New Jersey have been slashed by 75% following backlash from fans.
Supporters going to the MetLife Stadium initially faced a fare of $80 (£59) to travel to the game from Grand Central Terminal or the Port Authority bus terminal in New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on social media the bus ticket had now been reduced to $20 (£15),
"Getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible," Hochul posted to X. "Because New Yorkers are helping host the world, 20% of those tickets will be reserved exclusively for New Yorkers. Game on!"
The MetLife Stadium is set to host Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13, France vs. Senegal on June 16, Norway vs. Senegal on June 22, Ecuador vs. Germany on June 25 and Panama vs. England on June 27. It will also host a game in the round of 32, the round of 16 and the World Cup final.
Hochul said yellow school buses would be used to increase the bus fleet, with capacity expanded from the initial 10,000 seats to 18,000 seats for five matches on non-school days and 12,000 for three matches on school days.
Tickets were immediately put on sale for fans with match tickets, while those who previously purchased $80 tickets would receive a $60 refund.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the NJ Transit trains have also been reduced to a $98 return journey after initially starting out at $150 -- with these tickets due to go on sale on Wednesday.
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New Jersey officials initially said the upcharge was necessary to cover the cost of hosting the World Cup on its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994.
Sherrill previously blamed FIFA for World Cup fans having to pay more for transport, saying the state had "inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing zero dollars for transportation."
FIFA said it was "surprised" by the comments made by Sherrill and pointed to other U.S. host cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston, that are keeping their transit rates unchanged.
PA and The Associated Press contributed to this report.