More time on the roads, higher fuel consumption and an increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are the effects of the increased level of vehicular congestion in 2025, which has become a problem for major cities around the world, seeking to maintain an optimal flow in commutes.

Minutes that turn into hours and time lost in traffic jams is the scene that is repeated daily in various cities , whose traffic has exceeded the road infrastructure such as bridges and highways, generating chaos, in addition to other social factors such as the blockades in Mexico City.

According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2025 analysis , the country’s capital once again ranked first as the city with the most traffic congestion in the world in 2025 , with a level of 75.9% , which represented 3.6 percentage points less than in 2024.

This weighting represented the highest level among 492 cities analyzed by the Dutch company, which specializes in vehicle navigation systems, and revealed that the average speed of circulation was only 17.4 kilometers per hour (km/h) in Mexico City .

The average distance traveled in 15 minutes was 4.4 kilometers (km), which caused the population to lose 184 hours in traffic during 2025 , equivalent to seven days and 16 hours, although this represented a decrease of one hour and 16 minutes compared to 2024.

For a 10 km journey, the average travel time was 34 minutes and 29 seconds; the average speed during peak hours (a period when congestion and crowding occur, mainly in traffic and public transport) was 13.5 km/h, while the average speed on Mexican highways was 31.7 km/h .

According to TomTom’s analysis, May 28, 2025 was the worst day to travel in the country’s capital , as the congestion level at 3:00 p.m. was 167%, while the distance traveled in 15 minutes was only 2.6 km.

After Mexico City, Bengaluru, India, ranked second, with a congestion level of 74.4 percent. Dublin, Ireland, came in third, with 72.9 percent . “Dublin also ranked as the sixth slowest city in the world, with a travel time of three minutes and 27 seconds per kilometer.”

“These cities epitomize the challenge of traffic and congestion, and often rank highly in the Traffic Index. While traffic in these locations is among the densest on the planet, many cities exhibit far more alarming trajectories,” TomTom stated.

Traffic in other cities in Mexico

The analysis also revealed that other Mexican cities have high levels of congestion. After the capital, Guadalajara, Jalisco, showed a 2.9 percentage point increase compared to 2024, reaching 63.3% , equivalent to 126 hours lost on the roads during 2025.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, with a congestion level of 48% , registered an increase of 0.9 percentage points last year over 2024; the time lost on the road was 89 hours.

Tijuana, Baja California, experienced a congestion level of 47.4% , 2.2 percentage points higher than in 2024, with an average of 72 hours lost in traffic. León, Guanajuato, showed a traffic congestion level of 42.5% during 2025 , an increase of 0.6 percentage points compared to 2024. Residents lost 85 hours in traffic.

Ecatepec, State of Mexico, and Puebla, Puebla, showed congestion levels of 41.8% and 41%, respectively. Ecatepec saw a decrease of 1.1 percentage points compared to 2024. Drivers spent an average of 58 hours stuck in traffic jams. The city of Puebla showed a decrease of 2.4 percentage points in 2025 compared to 2024, with 94 hours spent in traffic.

According to the TomTom study, as in 2024, traffic continued to worsen in 2025, resulting in most cities around the world experiencing increased congestion and travel times , which translated into slower mobility.

With the aim of reducing the effects of vehicular traffic, specialists have indicated that one of the measures is the use of public transport and bicycles , so investment and improvement of the infrastructure for these means of mobility is necessary.

Another solution is the implementation of shared transport systems , which would help reduce the number of vehicles in large cities, whose chaos also affects the economy, since slow traffic causes significant losses in productivity.

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“The customer’s problem is at the center .” With this premise, Numaris , a Mexican company specializing in comprehensive fleet management solutions, is redefining the technology services it offers users to optimize their operations in the trucking industry, ranging from real-time monitoring to smart cameras .

The firm’s most sophisticated development is the PVHM system, which processes up to 250 different unit variables in real time . Unlike traditional systems that only report what has already happened, Numaris’ model is predictive, allowing fleets to anticipate and plan major maintenance with a pre-classification of risk, as well as a summary of detected issues, prescriptions, and recommendations for actions to take. This proactively prevents eventualities that could halt the flow of goods and expose the operator and cargo to unnecessary risks.

In an interview with T21, José Antonio Alonso Granja, CEO of Traffilog , a heavy transport and advanced solutions company that is part of Numaris, indicated that this technology plays a crucial role in safety.

In addition to monitoring the location, their systems provide tools such as a panic button and remote safe engine shutdown , without exposing the operator, since it does not perform an abrupt ignition cut, but rather cancels the accelerator, allowing the unit to gradually stop and then come to a complete stop.

Additionally, the software also identifies potential fuel thefts , based on the percentage of sudden drop in fuel level, with the ability to map and analyze the points where this situation occurs.

For the operator, Numaris offers an identification system that rates driving habits in real time using a simple color scheme (green, orange, red). This immediate feedback promotes more efficient and safer vehicle operation. The data collected on speed, braking, acceleration, and idling is essential for customers seeking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle wear.

Overview and vision of Numaris

The trucking and logistics sector in Mexico is seen as having great growth potential, driven by the need for efficiency and safety, according to the executive.

Numaris, as a 100% Mexican company, is making steady and competitive progress through a deep understanding of the local market and the country’s challenges. More than 20% of its staff are development engineers , ensuring a rapid response and the continuous improvement of its products and services.

The reliability it offers its customers has led the company to establish strategic alliances with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), integrating its telemetry devices from the factory into the units sold.

With a team of over 400 people dedicated to service, Numaris stands out for its ability to respond to and resolve events as they occur, offering a robust support service.

According to José Antonio Alonso Granja, Numaris focuses its developments on three lines of business: freight transport, passenger transport (public and personal) and the comprehensive management of the supply chain .

In their view, the cargo segment is not uniform; therefore, the firm seeks to offer tailored solutions that integrate hardware , software , and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models . The goal is for clients to be able to make immediate decisions based on real-time data, transforming alerts into concrete actions.

“The core of Numaris’ offering for freight transport lies in improving delivery productivity. Its advanced technology allows for real-time monitoring of critical variables: from cargo box capacity and speed, to loading and unloading times, and adherence to the planned route,” the executive emphasized.

Projections and year-end closing

By 2026, Numaris aims to focus on evolving its offerings to develop specific solutions, with a greater emphasis on prevention and prediction. This includes cargo temperature monitoring and advanced positioning to prevent roadside incidents, such as roadblocks or areas with high rates of cargo theft, before the truck is at risk. The goal is clear: to use data and AI to help companies make better decisions in their control towers .

The factor that distinguishes Numaris from its competitors is its 25 years of experience and the flexibility to innovate hand in hand with its clients.

“We are not afraid to develop specific configurations for each client, with whom we maintain a long-term relationship, surprising them with development response times that can be measured in days or hours. The client’s problem is, in essence, Numaris’s problem, driving its vision and the continuous evolution of its tools,” concluded José Antonio Alonso.

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