Record 1 lakh vehicles registered in Kolkata in 2025, worry over road congestion

Kolkata witnessed a record surge in vehicle registrations in 2025, pushing the total to over 2.3 million. This boom, driven by two-wheelers and private cars, signals a strong shift to personal mobility. While boosting economic activity, it intensifies urban congestion and emissions, impacting public transport use.

Record 1 lakh vehicles registered in Kolkata in 2025, worry over road congestion
Kolkata witnessed a record surge in vehicle registrations in 2025, pushing the total to over 2.3 million. This boom, driven by two-wheelers and private cars, signals a strong shift to personal mobility. While boosting economic activity, it intensifies urban congestion and emissions, impacting public transport use.