Pune Ranks Fifth Globally in Traffic Congestion: Shocking Report Reveals Worsening Situation

• Pune, a rapidly developing educational and IT hub, now holds the fifth position globally for traffic congestion in 2025, a slight improvement from fourth in 2024.
• The TomTom Traffic Index 2025 report, based on GPS data from 492 cities worldwide, highlights Pune's severe traffic issues.
• Pune residents spend an average of 152 hours annually stuck in traffic, with a 4.5 km journey taking 15 minutes.
• Bengaluru ranks second globally, while Mumbai is 18th; Mexico City is identified as the world's most congested city.
• Indian cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kolkata, and New Delhi are also among the top 50 most congested cities worldwide.

Why It Matters: Pune faces severe traffic congestion, ranking fifth globally, with residents losing 152 hours annually to jams.