Bengaluru’s traffic is measured in time, as opposed to other cities where distances are recorded in kilometers. Just 10 kilometers in the city center take an average of 34 minutes to travel, according to the most current TomTom Traffic Index Report 2024.

Bengaluru’s traffic is said to be the “third slowest in the world” as a result. Experts and locals, however, have differing opinions on the study; some criticize the approach, while others reject it as erroneous.

A test was conducted utilizing BMTC buses on five busiest routes during peak and non-peak hours in order to have a better understanding.

According to the findings, it often took more than 34 minutes to go 10 km, with gridlock on certain routes making it take up to 60 minutes.

For instance, it took 55 minutes to go from Marathahalli Bridge to Central Silk Board and 54 minutes to get from Madivala to Mysore Bank Circle in the afternoon.

According to experts, the TomTom analysis overlooks important elements, including seasonal variations, public transportation, and infrastructure. Because of traffic and construction, daily trips are often lengthier. In general, Bengaluru’s traffic jams are probably worse than people realize.