Bengaluru Ranked Worst In Asia For Traffic Congestion

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1 Jan 2025

According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023, Bengaluru tops Asia's worst traffic list, with 132 extra hours lost annually in rush hour


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Drivers in Bengaluru spend 28 minutes and 10 seconds traveling just 10 kilometers on average


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Rapid urban growth and population expansion contribute to Bengaluru's severe traffic congestion challenges


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Pune ranks second in Asia, with a travel time of 27 minutes and 50 seconds per 10km


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Manila in the Philippines and Taichung in Taiwan also face significant travel delays


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TomTom Traffic Index analyzed 387 cities globally, highlighting travel times, fuel costs, and CO2 emissions


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The index offers valuable insights for drivers, pedestrians, city planners, and policymakers addressing traffic issues


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London ranked globally as the slowest city center, with 37 minutes per 10km average travel time


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Bengaluru's traffic issues persist despite efforts to improve infrastructure and management strategies


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The report emphasizes the urgent need for better urban planning to tackle growing traffic challenges globally


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