Bengaluru Second Most Congested City Globally in 2025: TomTom Report Reveals Alarming Traffic

• Bengaluru ranked as the world's second most congested city in 2025 by TomTom, after Mexico City, with a 74.4% congestion level.
• The city's congestion rose by 1.7 percentage points from 2024, with an average commuting speed of 16.6 kmph.
• Commuters in Bengaluru lost 168 hours to traffic delays in 2025, an increase of over 12 hours from the previous year.
• Poor public transport infrastructure, including limited Metro coverage (96 km), non-operational suburban rail, and a shortage of buses, contributes significantly to the congestion.
• Other Indian cities like Pune (5th) and Mumbai (18th) also featured in the global congestion rankings.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's severe traffic congestion in 2025 highlights urgent need for improved urban planning and public transport.