Bengaluru slips to 6th place in global traffic congestion ranking

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1. Bengaluru's rank decline:

In 2023, Bengaluru's ranking dropped to the sixth position from its previous second-place standing, signifying a reduction in congestion levels within the city. Image credits: Pexels

2. Travel time improvement:

The average travel time for a 10km drive within Bengaluru decreased from nearly 30 minutes in 2022 to 28 minutes in 2023, indicating a positive shift in traffic patterns. Image credits: Pexels

3. London tops the list:

London retained its status as the 'Most Congested City' globally, with a recorded travel time of 37 minutes and 20 seconds to cover a 10km distance. Image credits: Pexels

4. India's presence in top-10 congested cities:

Pune, another Indian city, secured a spot in the top-10 list of the world's congested cities. Image credits: Pexels

5. Delhi and Mumbai rankings:

New Delhi ranked as the world's 44th congested city. Mumbai secured the 54th position, with a travel time of 21 minutes and 20 seconds in 2023. Image credits: Pexels

6. World's most congested cities 2023:

London, Dublin, Toronto, Milan, Lima, Bengaluru, Pune, Bucharest, Manila and Brussels. Image credits: Pexels