"World Cup Mania Brings Unprecedented Ridership to New York Area Transit. As the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar, the New York metropolitan area witnessed a surge in ridership on its public transportation systems. The FIFA tournament, which brought together fans from around the globe, seemed to have a peculiar effect on the region's commuters, with many taking advantage of the extra excitement to ride the rails and buses. With millions of dollars in revenue at stake, transit officials are likely to be keenly interested in the lasting impact of this unusual ridership boom on their systems."
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