Mumbai Traffic Nightmare: Mumbaikars Lose 5 Days Annually Stuck in Jams

• A new TomTom Traffic Index 2025 report reveals Mumbaikars spend 126 hours (5 full days) annually in rush hour traffic.
• Despite claims of improvement, areas like Lower Parel, Andheri, and BKC see average speeds of only 16.9 km/h during peak exit hours.
• It takes an average of 35 minutes and 30 seconds to cover 10 km during evening commutes.
• September 16, 2025, was Mumbai's worst traffic day, with 129% additional congestion recorded.
• Mumbai's global traffic ranking improved slightly, but commuters still face significant delays, similar to Bengaluru and Pune.

Why It Matters: Mumbaikars are losing 5 days a year to traffic, highlighting persistent congestion despite reported improvements.