Bengaluru has once again grabbed international attention for its severe traffic congestion, ranking as the third slowest city in the world for traffic flow. This revelation comes from the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, which evaluates traffic conditions across major global cities. The Dutch firm TomTom highlighted that, on average, it takes 30 minutes and 10 seconds to cover a mere 10 kilometers in Bengaluru. This marks an increase from the previous year, underscoring the city's growing traffic woes. The Traffic Index also sheds light on how Bengaluru compares with other cities. Barranquilla and Kolkata are the only cities with slower traffic, taking 36 minutes and six seconds, and 34 minutes and 33 seconds, respectively, to travel the same distance. Interestingly, Pune is a new entry among the world's slowest cities, ranking fourth, illustrating the broader issue of traffic congestion in urban India. Comparatively, in 2023, Bengaluru's average time to cover 10 kilometers was slightly less, around 28 minutes and 10 seconds.
