Feeling a little congested

We all like winning things, even though it must be stressed that it’s the taking part that counts, but recently Britain has “won” a title which does not make us want to celebrate. 

Britain has the biggest traffic congestion problem in Europe.

Sat-nav company TomTom compiled the figures, which are automatically updated onto its network from its satellite navigation product. 

Areas of congestion are noted as being highways on which journeys that, for example, should only take one hour end up taking 20 minutes more. 

On the list of 50 of the most gridlocked cities across the continent, the UK has 16 cities included.  Furthermore, eight of those are proudly sat in the top 20.

TomTom reassures long-suffering motorists that congestion is improving little by little in the UK, but, as a spokesperson for the company stated, “many [cities] have a long way to go.”

We await smooth-running traffic in our capitals with bated breath, but although improvements are being made we may be quite red in the face by the end.

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