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The Tom-Tom Traffic Index has revealed that three Indian cities are among the slowest in terms of traffic congestion, resulting in 150 hours lost annually. The traffic congestion, old roads, and narrow streets in these cities lead to extended travel times, impacting the general quality of life
Indian cities rank among global slowest
New Delhi: Three Indian cities rank among the slowest, resulting in 150 hours lost annually. Traffic congestion leads to wasted time for individuals, negatively impacting their productivity.
Recently, the Tom-Tom Traffic Index published its report on the busiest roads globally, gathering data from busy thoroughfares via 60 crore connected devices. In these cities, individuals spend the longest duration to cover 10 km. This also encompasses certain cities in India.
Let's examine the leading 10 cities globally-
Dublin ranks 10th in the list of cities with the most sluggish traffic. Individuals in this area spend 155 hours annually in traffic. Covering a distance of 10 km requires a time of 32 minutes and 45 seconds.
The city of Trujillo, famous for its stunning beaches, is also facing issues with sluggish traffic. Individuals dedicate 102 hours annually to being stuck in traffic. The inhabitants of this city can cover 10 km in 32 minutes and 56 seconds.
The swift urban growth has caused roads in Davao to struggle with traffic. The yearly time wasted due to traffic in this area is 136 hours. Simultaneously, it requires an average of 32 minutes and 59 seconds to cover a distance of 10 km.
Similar to Trujillo, Lima in Peru suffers from one of the most problematic traffic systems globally. Individuals in this area spend 155 hours annually due to traffic congestion. Traveling 10 km in the city requires 33 minutes and 12 seconds
This Japanese city moves at a leisurely pace because of its historical streets and tourist influx. On average, it takes 33 minutes and 16 seconds for individuals to cover 10 km, and they lose 95 hours annually because of traffic delays.
London is the most sluggish city in Europe, where congestion in the city center poses the greatest challenge. The typical travel duration in this area is 33 minutes and 17 seconds, with 113 hours lost each year because of congestion.
Pune ranks as the fourth city globally for slow traffic conditions. Each year, an average of 108 hours is lost due to traffic. Simultaneously, it requires 33 minutes and 22 seconds for individuals to cover 10 km on Pune's roads.
Bengaluru known as India's tech hub, Bengaluru consistently makes headlines for its traffic issues. It ranks as the third most sluggish city globally regarding traffic. The city faces traffic jams as a result of fast population increase and expansion. Individuals in this area spend 117 hours in traffic each year, and it typically takes about 34 minutes and 10 seconds to cover a distance of 10 km.
The city of Kolkata in West Bengal faces challenges with outdated roads and cramped streets, particularly in its central areas. Individuals here spend 110 hours in traffic. Simultaneously, it requires 34 minutes and 33 seconds for individuals to cover a distance of 10 kilometers.
The city of Barranquilla in Colombia is considered the slowest city globally. Here, traveling only 10 km takes over 36 minutes. Simultaneously, the typical travel duration for 10 km in this area is 36 minutes and 6 seconds.
