Los Angeles is the most congested city in the world - but London's not too far behind

Freeway congestion in Los Angeles, California.
Freeway congestion in Los Angeles, California.

A worldwide traffic survey has revealed the most congested cities in the world – with London taking seventh place, as one of only two UK cities in the top 100. Los Angeles, California took the top spot overall, with drivers in the city spending an average of 102 hours per year stuck in traffic.

The top 10 ranking was dominated by American and Russian cities. Second and third place were taken by Moscow and New York, while San Francisco and Atlanta came in fifth and tenth respectively.

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