Kolkata At Top, Bengaluru Follows Next: Top 10 Cities In India With Slowest Traffic — IN PICS

In the 14th edition, of the annual Traffic Index, TomTom, a global leader in location technology, has released its latest report covering 500 cities across 62 countries.

According to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, Kolkata has surpassed Bengaluru to claim the title of India's most congested city.

1. Kolkata: Known as the 'City of Joy,' has densely populated streets and narrow roads that pose significant navigation challenges, particularly during peak hours. The city records an average travel time of 34 minutes and 33 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 2nd globally and 169th in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: X/@cavishalpandey)

2. Bengaluru: India's tech hub, famous for its traffic snarls, reports an average travel time of 34 minutes and 33 seconds per 10 kilometers. It ranks 3rd globally and 64th in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: X/@VedantMhatre1)

3. Pune: As an IT and educational hub, Pune grapples with poorly planned roads and ongoing infrastructure projects. The city has average travel time of 33 minutes and 22 seconds per 10 kilometers, placing it 4th globally and 128th in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: X/@DabholkarVikram)

4. Hyderabad: Despite efforts to improve public transport, the 'City of Pearls' remains high on the congestion index due to its booming IT industries. This city reports an average travel time of 31 minutes and 30 seconds per 10 kilometers ranking 18 globally and 274 in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: PTI)

5. Chennai: The city which is quite popular for industrial base and cultural heritage occupy 31 rank in the world and 236 position in the congestion world rank with average travel time of 30 minutes and 20 seconds per 10 kilometers. (Source: X/@_d_writes_)

6. Mumbai: The financial capital of India's road traffic problem remains a persistent. It the city records an average travel time of 29 minutes and 26 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 39th globally and 110th position in the congestion world rank. (Source: X/@PoojaBD)

7. Ahmedabad: Gujarat's capital records an average travel time of 29 minutes and 3 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 43rd globally and 368th in the congestion world rankings. (Image Source: X/@Sandeepkhichi9)

8. Ernakulam: This bustling city in Kerala faces heavy traffic due to its growing urban population and tourism. It has an average travel time of 28 minutes and 30 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 50th globally and 175th for congestion world rank. (Image Source: X/@pinarayivijayan)

9. Jaipur: Known as the "Pink City," Jaipur draws a large number of tourists annually. Combined with increasing local traffic, this results in significant road delays. The city averages 28 minutes and 28 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 52nd globally and 177th in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: PTI)

10. New Delhi: India’s capital city struggles with the sheer volume of vehicles on its roads. It reports an average travel time of 23 minutes and 24 seconds per 10 kilometers, ranking 122nd globally and 147th in the congestion world rank. (Image Source: PTI)