The Economic Times

Bengaluru traffic situation worsens, commuters lose 168 hours every year stuck in jams in world's 2nd slowest city

Bengaluru has been named the world's second most congested city in 2025, a significant jump from its previous rankings. The city's average rush hour speed dropped to 13.9 km/h, with Pune and Mumbai also featuring in the top 20. Officials cite a booming vehicle population and stalled infrastructure projects as key contributors to the worsening traffic.