Hyderabad: Traffic on the streets of Hyderabad is increasing at an alarming rate. According to news reports, Hyderabad is nearing a point where its vehicle population is almost equal to its human population. More than 86 lakh vehicles are choking the city’s 900 kilometer main-roads network. Experts warn that without urgent interventions in public transport and traffic policies, congestion and pollution will spiral further and make living conditions worse.

Hyderabad already holds the record for the highest vehicle density among all cities in India. The city has over 9,500 vehicles per kilometre on its major roads. Six years ago, this figure stood at 6,500 per km – as per a TOI report. Since then it has shown a sharp increase. The city’s main-road network is buckling under the weight of a

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