Instant Alert: These images show how traffic is spiraling out of control around the world

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   These images show how traffic is spiraling out of control around the world by Jessica Tyler on Feb 5, 2018, 1:55 PM Advertisement Traffic congestion is something that commuters around the world have to face every day, costing enormous amounts of both time and money. From New York, to Paris, to Manila, commuters spend hundreds of hours sitting in traffic, with the United States alone spending nearly $300 billion yearly in traffic-related costs.  We found some of the most congested cities to see what the daily commute is like around the world. From bumper to bumper traffic to broken down subways, we all know the struggle of the morning commute. Even when everything goes as planned, it can take as long as two or three hours to get anywhere at rush hour, and even longer when there are accidents, strikes, and storms. In the United States alone, traffic congestion cost nearly $300 billion in gas and time in 2016, according to Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard. All over the world, traffic congestion is escalating and costing consumers time and money.  Keep scrolling to see some of the most congested cities in the world, and feel a little more grateful for your morning commute:     SEE ALSO: 13 US cities with the worst traffic Los Angeles, California: According to a 2016 study by the Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, Los Angeles has the worst traffic congestion in the world. Sao Paulo, Brazil: When everything runs smoothly, it can take up to three hours to get anywhere via public transportation in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The subways and buses are extremely crowded, and are known to break down and leave commuters stranded.  According to a report on TomTom, commuters typically spend an extra 108 hours a year sitting in traffic.     Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Traffic in Rio de Janeiro was ranked at number 8 for cities on a list of global cities with the most traffic, according to the TomTom Traffic Index, which measures congestion in major cities around the world.      See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011