Mumbai's Mobility
Decoded with Data

Understanding how 28.18M+ people navigate India's busiest city every day through comprehensive transport analytics.

28.18M

Population

34 min

Avg. Travel Time

10.5M

Daily PT Riders

17.9 km/h

Avg. Speed

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Geographic Analysis

Where Mumbai Lives & Works

A massive spatial mismatch exists between where Mumbaikars live and where they work, creating enormous commute pressure.

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Spatial Mismatch Alert

High-density residential areas in the suburbs and eastern corridor are disconnected from major employment hubs, creating extreme peak-hour congestion on local trains and highways.

Density Scale

Job Density (Circle Size)

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50+
100+
200+

Larger circle = more employees

Population Density (Color)

LowHigh

Darker = higher people/km²

Key Numbers

Population28.18M
Avg Travel Time33.6 min
Avg Speed17.9 km/h
Daily PT Ridership10.48M

City Infrastructure

Road Network
34,275 km
Total Vehicles
6.1M
Vehicles/1000 people
218
EV Adoption
112,774 EVs
EVs/1000 people
4
CO2 Emissions
96.81 tonnes/day

Major Employment Hubs

South Mumbai (CBD)
Financial HubHistoric Center
BKC
Corporate HQsFastest Growing
Andheri-Powai
IT & Tech ParksMajor Tech Hub
Thane-Navi Mumbai
IndustrialSatellite Cities
Lower Parel
Retail & ServicesCommercial Hub

Source: Directory of Establishments data 2014 and Census 2011

Temporal Analysis

The Daily Rhythm of Congestion

Mumbai's transport network follows predictable patterns. Understanding these rhythms is key to survival.

24-Hour Speed Pattern

Free flow (>85%)
Acceptable (85%-51%)
Congested (50%-15%)
Extreme (<15%)

Source: Google Maps Api

Supply / Analysis

Infrastructure Supply Analysis

Analyzing road network capacity and travel patterns across Mumbai's urban infrastructure.

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Public Transport Places

AMTS Bus Stops (0)
BRTS Stops (0)
Metro Stations (0)

Average Travel Distance

Average distance residents travel to access essential services and amenities across the city grid.

Source: Derived from OSM

Public Transport

Public Transport Infrastructure

Analyzing public transport capacity and ridership across Mumbai's transit network.

Bus Fleet Stats

Bus Fleet Size in Mumbai

Total Fleet

8,582

Bus Shortfall

13,742

160% of current fleet

Primary Bus Type

Normal

72% share (5,441 buses)

Bus Fleet Composition

8,582

Total buses

Normal

5,441

72% share

Branded

2,141

23% share

Contract

1,000

6% share

Service Availability

112

Public buses per 1 million people

Source: India Urban Data Exchange

Other Public Transport Stats

Public Transport Ridership

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10.48 million

Daily Ridership

DailyDaily

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Metro Stations

3,400

Bus Stops

13,742

Required Additional Buses

Bus shortfall indicates the estimated additional buses needed to meet service benchmarks.

Source: Derived from OSM

Road Network Analytics

Urban Road Network Analysis

Comparative analysis of road network accessibility and average travel distances across major Indian metropolitan cities.

Mumbai Road Network Analysis
Mumbai
Delhi Road Network Analysis
Ahmedabad Road Network Analysis
7,0004,800

Source: Derived from OSM

Safety Analysis

Road Accidents

Understanding accident patterns to make Mumbai's roads safer.

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Fatalities

0TOTAL
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Serious Injuries

18.2%Fatalities
Injuries81.8%

1,895

Total Accidents

371

Fatalities

1,671

Serious Injuries

Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Road Accidents report 2022

Benchmarking

Mumbai vs Other Metro Cities

How does our mobility landscape compare to Ahmedabad and Delhi?

Modal Share Comparison

Mumbai
🚌Bus
9%
Mumbai
5%
Ahmedabad
14%
Delhi
🚇Metro/Rail
23%
Mumbai
1%
Ahmedabad
10%
Delhi
🏍️Two-Wheeler
8%
Mumbai
31%
Ahmedabad
16%
Delhi
🛺Three-Wheeler
7%
Mumbai
6%
Ahmedabad
6%
Delhi
🚗Car
6%
Mumbai
8%
Ahmedabad
12%
Delhi
🚶Walking
46%
Mumbai
39%
Ahmedabad
35%
Delhi

Learning from Other Cities

Mumbai Advantage

Highest PT ridership at 10.481M daily. 23% use Metro/Rail - the backbone of urban mobility.

Ahmedabad Efficiency

Fastest avg speed at 28.34 km/h. 39% walking share with growing Metro network.

Delhi Integration

Fleet of 7,683 buses. 10% Metro usage with expanding network.

Mumbai Strengths

Walking Modal Share46%

Highest walking share among metros, promoting sustainable mobility

Metro/Rail Usage23%

Suburban rail carries 10.481M daily passengers - highest in India

Areas for Improvement

Bus Fleet Shortfall13,742

Current fleet: 3,166 buses, target: 16,908 buses

Avg Travel Time33.62 min

Highest among major metros - scope for improvement

Cross-City Mobility Snapshot

Compare travel performance, public transport strength, and vehicle growth pressure across selected cities.

Mumbai

Strongest PT
Avg Travel Time33.6 min
PT Strength (Bus + Metro/Rail)32%
Vehicle Growth Proxy218/1000
Daily PT Ridership10.48M

Ahmedabad

Fastest
Avg Travel Time21.2 min
PT Strength (Bus + Metro/Rail)6%
Vehicle Growth Proxy260/1000
Daily PT Ridership0.48M

Delhi

Avg Travel Time26.3 min
PT Strength (Bus + Metro/Rail)24%
Vehicle Growth Proxy239/1000
Daily PT Ridership8.13M

Vehicle growth proxy uses registered vehicles per 1,000 people as a pressure indicator.

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Population DensityJob DensityRoads (35+, 23-35m)PT (Metro, Bus, BRTS)
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Some road/PT layers are fully available for Ahmedabad only; other cities show available layers.

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Source: Master Data Sheet for TAH (City Comparison metrics)