Ahmedabad has been ranked 7th in India and 43rd globally for standing traffic, according to the TomTom Traffic Index for 2024.

Despite strict traffic enforcement, the average travel time for a 10 km journey in Ahmedabad has only decreased by 30 seconds from 2023, with travellers now spending 29 minutes and 3 seconds for 10 km distance. This means an average traveller in Ahmedabad loses around 73 hours, or nearly 3 days, per year in traffic.

Globally, Ahmedabad’s congestion rank is 368, which is considered relatively better compared to other cities in India. Bengaluru, however, holds the highest congestion levels in India, ranking 64th in the global index.

In terms of the most congested cities in India, Kolkata tops the list with an average travel time of 34 minutes and 33 seconds per 10 km, followed closely by Bengaluru at 34 minutes and 10 seconds. 

In Bengaluru, the situation has worsened, with travel time increasing by 50 seconds compared to 2023. On average, Bengaluru commuters lose 117 hours per year, or almost 5 days, stuck in traffic.

On a global scale, Barranquilla, Colombia, has the longest average travel time, with individuals spending 36 minutes for a 10 km journey. Kolkata ranks second, Bengaluru is third, and Pune stands fourth in the world for traffic congestion.

Traffic index of India 2024

*Table: TomTom traffic index

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