World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike

World Cup fans traveling to New Jersey for the big games may have to pay more if certain state lawmakers have their way.

"Prearranged rides" such as Uber and Lyft rides will face a $0.50 charge for trips to and from the Meadowlands District.

In a joint press release, the members said, "Both large and small businesses [are] already trying to survive under bad policy."

"New Jersey taxpayers have already spent more than $300 million to host these games," they said in the release. "The way to make that money back is by encouraging people to come here, spend here and come back again - not by taxing them the moment they arrive."

Fox News Digital reached out to the bill's co-sponsor for comment.

In California, six games will be played at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority approved a financial agreement for the World Cup relying on federal funding and local partners at no burden to the taxpayer.

Zaileen Janmohamed, president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, said in a press release that citizens should "fully reap" all the economic benefits.

"This agreement reaffirms what we have said from the start - this is a no-risk, all-reward opportunity for the City of Santa Clara," said Janmohamed.