Kolkata is now India's most congested city; surpasses Bengaluru to top the chart

Kolkata has become India's most congested city as per the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, overtaking Bengaluru. The average speed in Kolkata is 17.4 km/h, making a 10 km trip take over 34 minutes. Urgent urban planning is needed to address widespread traffic issues in Indian cities.

Kolkata is now India's most congested city; surpasses Bengaluru to top the chart
Kolkata has become India's most congested city as per the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, overtaking Bengaluru. The average speed in Kolkata is 17.4 km/h, making a 10 km trip take over 34 minutes. Urgent urban planning is needed to address widespread traffic issues in Indian cities.