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Traffic congestion increases travel time by 113% for Bengaluru commuters

Other key cities see at least 80% increase in travel time

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Anoushka Sawhney New Delhi
India’s largest cities have seen a significant increase in travel time due to poor traffic conditions, with commuters spending between 4-6 extra days on the road every year than they would have, without congestion.

Speaking at the All India Management Association (AIMA), Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy shared his views on people breaking traffic rules and regarded Delhi as a city where 'indiscipline is the highest'.

New Delhi typically adds 23 minutes to the commute for every 10 kilometres of travel due to traffic congestion, shows data collated from location technology firm TomTom International. The situation is similar in

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