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SA’s most congested cities

  • Cape Town (ranked 45th in the world)
  • Johannesburg (ranked 70th in the world)
  • East London
  • Pretoria
  • Durban
  • Bloemfontein

 

Average time lost in traffic

  • Cape Town – 42 minutes per day, 163 hours per year
  • Johannesburg – 37 minutes per day, 141 hours per year
  • East London – 32 minutes per day, 121 hours per year

 

Rush hour traffic equals extra travel time

  • Cape Town – 35% longer
  • Johannesburg – 30% longer
  • East London – 29% longer
  • Pretoria – 26% longer
  • Durban – 22% longer
  • Bloemfontein – 18% longer

 

How to avoid peak traffic

  • Don’t travel from 7 – 9 AM and from 4 – 6 PM
  • Plan ahead and schedule commitments accordingly
  • Find a different route that is less congested
  • Check traffic reports before you depart
  • Invest in a GPS or App that gives live traffic updates
  • Use public transport if
  • Consider other modes of transport such as a motorcycle, bicycle or scooter
  • Move closer to your place of employment
  • Work flexi time or work from home if possible

 

How to beat the rush hour blues

  • Create a playlist of your favourite music
  • Listen to an audio book by your favourite author
  • Learn a new language using an app on your phone
  • Practice relaxation techniques
  • Listen to educational or entertaining podcasts on your phone
  • Exercise! Do an online search – there are plenty of exercises you can do behind the wheel

 

Note: Safety first! Remember to keep your focus on the road at all times!

Sources:

TomTom Traffic Index 2017 (https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/trafficindex/)

KPMG South Africa (https://www.sablog.kpmg.co.za/2017/04/economics-rush-hour-traffic/)