In a recent report by the Global Traffic Congestion Rankings 2023, Lagos, the bustling metropolis in Nigeria, has clinched the unenviable title of the city with the worst road traffic globally.
The Traffic Index, which assessed congestion levels in cities worldwide, highlighted the severe challenges faced by commuters in Lagos.
Following closely behind is the Latvian city of Riga, securing the second position, while Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran, claimed the third spot.
Mexico City in Mexico emerged as the fourth most congested city, with Mumbai in India and Krakow in Poland rounding up the top five.
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The comprehensive list of the top 10 cities with the worst road traffic in the world, as per the Global Traffic Congestion Rankings 2023, is as follows:
Lagos, Nigeria
Riga, Latvia
Tehran, Iran
Mexico City, Mexico
Mumbai, India
Krakow, Poland
Istanbul, Turkey
Lima, Peru
Cairo, Egypt
Bucuresti, Romania
This ranking sheds light on the pressing issue of traffic congestion in major urban centers globally, with Lagos at the forefront of the challenges faced by commuters in navigating the city’s road networks.