Drivers face a drop in average speed during rush hour

Jack Evans
Updated
Typical scene during rush hour. A traffic jam with rows of cars. Shallow depth of field.
Typical scene during rush hour. A traffic jam with rows of cars. Shallow depth of field.


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The average speed of rush-hour traffic has tumbled thanks to a stronger economy and cheaper fuel.

During morning rush-hour, motorists now face an average speed of 24mph nationwide and just 15mph in London.

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