Supriya Sule Criticizes Maharashtra Government as Pune Ranks 2nd in Asia for Worst Traffic
Baramati MP and NCP (SP) Working President Supriya Sule on Friday expressed strong criticism of the Maharashtra government after Pune was ranked as the second worst city for traffic in Asia, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023. Sule took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice her concerns, questioning the effectiveness of the Smart City initiative.
“Pune ranks 2nd among Asia’s worst cities for traffic, with an average travel time of 27 minutes 50 seconds per 10 km,” she posted. “What happened to the Smart City vision? With no elections and zero accountability, no one is addressing Pune’s problems. The city faces chaotic conditions—traffic congestion, potholes, and narrow roads. Citizens are increasingly afraid to venture out due to civic issues and law and order concerns. The Maharashtra government needs to WAKE UP,” she urged.
Pune ranks 2nd among Asia’s worst cities for traffic, with an average travel time of 27 min 50 sec per 10 km. What happened to the Smart City vision? With no elections and zero accountability, no one is looking after Pune. The living conditions are chaotic—traffic issues,… pic.twitter.com/qEzJQs2mOF
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) October 11, 2024
The report Sule shared highlights that Bengaluru tops the list as Asia’s worst city for traffic, with an average wait time of 28 minutes and 10 seconds per 10 km. Pune follows closely behind, with a travel time of 27 minutes and 50 seconds per 10 km, while Manila in the Philippines and Taichung in Taiwan rank third and fourth, respectively.
On a global scale, London is ranked as the worst city for traffic, with an average wait time of 37 minutes and 20 seconds per 10 km. Other cities such as Dublin, Toronto, Bengaluru, and Pune also feature in the top ten. New Delhi and Mumbai are ranked 44th and 54th globally.
The TomTom Traffic Index, which evaluates 387 cities in 55 countries, provides insight into global traffic patterns based on average travel times, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions.