A new report by the TomTom Traffic Index reveals that London has once again taken the lead as the most traffic-congested city in the world. According to the data, it takes drivers in London an average of 37 minutes and 20 seconds to cover just 10 kilometres—making it the slowest city for commuting by road globally.
Top 10 Most Congested Cities (Average Time to Travel 10 km)
| Rank | City | Country | Time per 10 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | United Kingdom | 37 mins 20 secs |
| 2 | Dublin | Ireland | 29 mins 30 secs |
| 3 | Toronto | Canada | 29 mins |
| 4 | Milan | Italy | 28 mins 50 secs |
| 5 | Lima | Peru | 28 mins 30 secs |
| 6 | Bengaluru | India | 28 mins 10 secs |
| 7 | Pune | India | 27 mins 50 secs |
| 8 | Bucharest | Romania | 27 mins 40 secs |
| 9 | Manila | Philippines | 27 mins 20 secs |
| 10 | Brussels | Belgium | 27 mins |
Why London Is the Worst
London continues to struggle with daily gridlock. Increasing numbers of cars on the roads, frequent roadworks, and outdated infrastructure are major factors causing the delays. Commuters in the capital spend a significant part of their day just trying to get from one point to another.
Europe Dominates the Rankings
Five European cities made it to the top 10, including Dublin, Milan, Bucharest, Brussels, and London. This highlights a growing traffic problem across Europe’s urban centres, driven by larger populations and more vehicles on the roads.
India’s Growing Traffic Crisis
India is also seeing worsening congestion. Bengaluru and Pune are both featured in the top 10. These fast-growing cities are facing challenges related to rapid development, overcrowded roads, and stretched infrastructure.
A Worldwide Issue
This report makes one thing clear: traffic congestion is a global issue. Cities on every continent are battling longer commute times. Experts are urging governments to invest in better public transport, smarter road systems, and sustainable mobility solutions to ease the pressure.