Workers in Istanbul and Mexico City have to contend with the worst traffic congestion worldwide. According to a study conducted by navigation systems producer TomTom, drivers faced with a 30 minute journey in free-flowing traffic lose no fewer than 110 hours to gridlock in both cities every year.
Moscow residents aren't much better off - commuters in the Russian capital get delayed approximately 109 hours annually. Another Russian city, St. Petersburg, follows close behind with 104 hours of delays per 30 minute commute. Romania's capital, Bucharest, jointly rounds off the top five with Brazilian city Recife. In fact, Brazil is well represented in the gridlock league with both Rio de Janeiro and Salvador joining Recife in the top 10. Los Angeles is the only U.S. city represented in this list with 95 hours of delays per 30 minute commute.
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