Traffic congestion remains a significant challenge across major cities in Asia, with some locations reporting average travel times exceeding 25 minutes per 10 kilometers. The following cities experienced the worst traffic conditions in 2023, based on data from the TomTom Traffic Index:
Bengaluru, India
Ranked as Asia's most congested city, drivers in Bengaluru spend an average of 28 minutes and 10 seconds to travel just 10 kilometers. This equates to approximately 132 extra hours spent in rush hour traffic annually.
Pune, India
In second place, Pune reports an average travel time of 27 minutes and 50 seconds per 10 kilometers.
Manila, Philippines
The capital city of the Philippines faces severe traffic, with average travel times of 27 minutes and 10 seconds per 10 kilometers.
Taichung, Taiwan
Drivers in Taichung experience average travel times of 26 minutes and 50 seconds per 10 kilometers, matching Sapporo.
Sapporo, Japan
Sharing the fourth spot, Sapporo also records an average travel time of 26 minutes and 50 seconds per 10 kilometers.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung ranks next, with an average of 26 minutes and 20 seconds per 10 kilometers.
Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya reports slightly less congestion, with drivers spending an average of 24 minutes and 20 seconds per 10 kilometers.
Jakarta, Indonesia
In Jakarta, drivers face an average travel time of 23 minutes and 20 seconds per 10 kilometers, still a considerable delay in one of Southeast Asia's busiest cities.
London, however, tops the global list with the longest average travel times, highlighting the widespread challenge of urban traffic congestion worldwide.
