Do you think your daily trip to work is bad? Spare a thought for motorists in Mexico City who can spend the equivalent of nine days each in traffic a year.
Earlier in 2018, we reported that Cape Town ranked the worst city for traffic in South Africa; Capetonian road users spend an average of 42 minuets per day in traffic, which equates to six days a year.
Being bogged down in traffic can have a huge effect on your life not to mention the detrimental effects it has on the overall economy.
Worst cities for motorists?
If you travel through Mexico city, you'll spend 96% more time in traffic during morning peak than you should have and 101% in the evening.
Worst traffic in the world: info by Tom Tom traffic index
Tomtom suggests 5 things you should consider to reduce your time in traffic:
1. Use real-time traffic and dynamic navigation while driving.
2. Dare to follow a new route suggested by your navigation system.
3. Look at the traffic situation before you depart.
4. Consider a different departure time to avoid typical peaks.
5. Consider other modes of travel – maybe the fastest way to get to work is by bike, on public transport, or even by foot.