The world's worst traffic
Traffic analytics firm Inrix has calculated how much time drivers spend stuck in traffic during peak travel times in 1,064 cities in 38 countries worldwide. Here are some of the most congested:
The worst traffic in the world: Los Angeles
When it comes to getting stuck in traffic on the way to and from work, Los Angeles leads the world. Drivers in car-crazy California spend 104 hours per year in congestion during peak travel periods. That's more than two weeks spent in a car…
Muscovites need to be patient
That topped second place Moscow at 91 hours. One of the main reasons for traffic jams in the Russian capital is the fact that roads make up a relatively small proportion of the total space of the city.
Traffic horror in New York
New Yorkers spend 89 hours in their cars. Five of the top ten cities on Inrix's list of the most congested areas in the world are in the US, making it the most congested developed country on the planet.
If you're going to San Francisco...
The morning commute on the Golden Gate Bridge can cost time and money in equal measure. Being stuck in traffic costs the average US driver about $1,400 (1,318 euros) and nearly $300 billion (28 billion euros) for all drivers nationwide.
Bleak outlook
Vehicle congestion in Sao Paulo, which made it to place six with drivers spending 77 hours stuck in traffic. While road supply will stagnate, the demand to use it is expected to continue to rise.
Jam in London
The UK was found to be the third-worst affected country in Europe for traffic congestion. According to analysts, online shopping is one reason for the rising levels, with delivery vans clogging the roads.
Growing pains
Due to the fact that Inrix doesn't gather its own data in either China or Japan, cities in those countries were not ranked. Nevertheless, traffic in the region's rapidly-expanding cities has worsened.
African drivers trapped in traffic
Africa also isn't covered by the report because Inrix doesn't collect its own data there. For example, Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is heavily affected by traffic. One of the reasons for the terrible traffic situation is the city's financial hub, which sits on an island with only limited access. If an accident occurs on these roads, the entire city gets backed up.