According to recent data from INRIX, the cities with the most severe traffic congestion globally are dominated by major metropolitan hubs across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Topping the list is New York City, known for its relentless gridlock and commuter delays. Mexico City and London follow closely, highlighting chronic congestion issues in the Americas and Europe. Paris, Chicago, and Istanbul round out the top six, underscoring how traffic woes span continents.
Notably, several US cities appear multiple times, including Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, and Philadelphia, illustrating ongoing urban transportation challenges in the country. Cape Town represents Africa’s struggles with traffic flow, while Jakarta and Bangkok stand out in Southeast Asia for their notorious rush-hour bottlenecks.
Other cities in the mix, like Brisbane, Rome, and Dublin, reveal congestion problems are a global urban reality, affecting daily life and productivity worldwide.
This ranking sheds light on the pressing need for innovative transportation planning and infrastructure investment to ease the gridlock that millions face every day.
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