Pune Ranks 5th Globally in Traffic Congestion; Mumbai at 18th, Bengaluru 2nd

• Pune has been ranked fifth globally in traffic congestion by TomTom's latest report, a slight improvement from its fourth position last year.
• Despite the improved ranking, Pune residents still face significant delays, with an average 4.5 km journey taking 15 minutes, meaning 40-50 minutes for 10-12 km.
• Mumbai, India's financial capital, fares better at 18th globally, while Bengaluru, the IT hub, is second worldwide for traffic congestion.
• Mexico City holds the top spot globally for traffic congestion.
• Slow metro work, ongoing flyover projects, and narrow roads are identified as key contributors to Pune's severe traffic issues.

Why It Matters: Pune is the 5th most traffic-congested city globally, with Bengaluru 2nd, while Mumbai ranks 18th.