Pune secures the seventh position in TomTom's 2023 report on the world's most congested cities, with residents spending an average of 256 hours annually in peak-hour traffic. The report emphasizes the environmental impact, revealing high CO2 emissions attributed to congestion. Experts attribute Pune's traffic woes to population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and a surge in private vehicles. Policymakers, including Pune's Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, stress the need for public transport promotion and long-term strategies to alleviate congestion.
