The Great Mumbai Car Clog: Vehicle count tops 15 lakh, density soars to 753 per km; numbers double in 13 years

Mumbai's car count has soared past 15 lakh, leading to a critical 753 vehicles per kilometre density. This surge, a 142% jump in 13 years, strains limited road space. Experts urge a shift to public transport and suggest congestion charges to combat worsening traffic and pollution.

The Great Mumbai Car Clog: Vehicle count tops 15 lakh, density soars to 753 per km; numbers double in 13 years
Mumbai's car count has soared past 15 lakh, leading to a critical 753 vehicles per kilometre density. This surge, a 142% jump in 13 years, strains limited road space. Experts urge a shift to public transport and suggest congestion charges to combat worsening traffic and pollution.