A Single Traffic Jam Is Costing Delhiites Rs 44 Lakhs; Here’s How

The article uses a study on a single, notoriously congested intersection (likely ITO) in Delhi to estimate that one prolonged traffic jam there costs commuters approximately Rs. 44 lakhs in economic value. This staggering cost is primarily calculated from the cumulative value of the productive time lost by thousands of people stuck in the jam, coupled with the significant waste of fuel from idling vehicles. The analysis highlights that beyond inconvenience and pollution, traffic congestion inflicts a direct and measurable economic loss on the city, framing gridlock as not just a transport issue but a serious drain on public resources and productivity.

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