No one wants to be stuck in traffic, which is why having a traffic app on your smartphone is an absolute necessity. Whether you are commuting to work daily or planning to rent a car and drive in a high-traffic city or area, there is likely a traffic app for your needs.
The traffic functions are usually integrated into existing navigation apps, giving you real-time estimates of travel time and in some cases, real-time traffic situations and alternate routes. Here are some of the best traffic apps available. Many have a free version, with the possibility of paid add-ons.
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Pro tip: If you want accurate traffic information for your city or state, think about downloading the state department of transportation app. Not only do these exist, but they often provide accurate local traffic information and access to local traffic cameras.
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1. MapMyIndia
(Android and Windows) Digital map data providers MapMyIndia added real-time traffic services to its apps on Windows and Android last year. Collecting traffic data from a host of sources, MapMyIndia is said to also have teamed up with government agencies for updates on real-time road incidents.
2. Google Traffic (iOS and Android)
Google Traffic is a feature on the very popular Google Maps that displays traffic conditions in real–time. Working on crowd sourced information, Google Traffic displays updates analysing GPS-determined locations transmitted by users.
3. Traffline (iOS , Android)
Endorsed by the Mumbai Traffic Police, Bangalore Traffic Police and Thane Traffic Police for accuracy and reliability, this India-specific road alert app claims to provide the most accurate traffic information and road incident data for Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.
4. Waze (iOS , Android, Windows)
Waze is yet another popular navigation app that provides live traffic updates based on user submitted travel time and route details. Developed by an Israeli start-up Waze Mobile, it was acquired by Google in 2013.
5. Twitter
In case none of the apps come to your rescue, there’s always the ever-reliable social media for live updates. Traffline’s city-based handles and several others like @TrafficBOM, @ TrafficDEL, @smart_mumbaikar constantly provide followers with traffic status in the city.