Shakira fans commuting from the TriState Area to her concerts at MetLife Stadium on Thursday and Friday (May 15-16) may need to rethink their travel plans. NJ Transit announced on Monday (May 12) it will be halting rail and bus service to the stadium for both shows.

For Shakira fans attending the superstar’s concert at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday, transport chaos began even before New Jersey Transit workers went on strike. Hours ahead of the official walkout,

A New Jersey Transit strike will affect 350,000 commuters – and could derail plans for Shakira and Beyoncé fans attending their concerts at MetLife Stadium. NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.

Engineers at New Jersey Transit are poised to go on strike one minute after midnight Friday morning, a stoppage that would create huge problems for100,000 daily train commuters, businesses across the New York metropolitan area as well as fans of Shakira and Beyoncé,

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri says talks with the union will resume Sunday and Monday, with the goal of reaching a deal and restoring reliable service for commuters.

NJ Transit engineers are preparing to walk off the job on Friday, which could affect 350,000 commuters in New Jersey and New York City.