Cape Town – Cape Town has been ranked seventh globally for traffic congestion in the 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard.
Commuters in the city lost an average of 94 hours to traffic last year, surpassing Los Angeles (88 hours) but trailing Istanbul, the most congested city, at 105 hours.
The report highlights traffic as both a symptom of economic activity and a strain on infrastructure, with global trends showing increased congestion as workers return to offices post-pandemic.
“Traffic can also be seen as a barometer for the economy. The movement of people, goods and services creates demand for road travel, but when demand exceeds the supply of road space, it results in congestion,” said INRIX
“This means that while traffic congestion has a negative impact on the economy, it’s a symptom of economic activity.”
Urban areas worldwide saw a rise in transit use and road travel, contributing to significant economic costs.
Cape Town’s growing congestion indicates the need for investment in infrastructure to ease road delays and support economic growth.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
