10 Cities with the Biggest Reduction in Traffic Congestion, Jakarta Ranks 5th

In the second year of the pandemic, many countries have begun to ease social activity restrictions. However, traffic conditions in many cities have not returned to their pre-pandemic levels.

According to the *TomTom Traffic Index*, congestion in Jakarta in 2021 decreased by 19% compared to 2019 before the pandemic hit.

Thus, Jakarta ranks 5th in the world as a city experiencing a significant decrease in congestion.

Currently, Jakarta's congestion level is estimated at 34%, meaning that a journey that should take 30 minutes in smooth traffic conditions takes 40 minutes, a 34% increase, due to congestion.

Meanwhile, Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is ranked as the city with the highest decrease in congestion worldwide. Currently, Manila's congestion level is estimated at 43%, a 28% decrease compared to 2019.

Next is Bengaluru, the capital of an Indian state, with a 23% decrease in congestion. Then Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, with a 22% decrease. This is followed by Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, which experienced a 16% decrease in congestion.

(See Also: List of the World's Most Congested Cities in 2021, Where Does Jakarta Rank?)