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
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)
Larger circle = more employees
Population Density (Color)
Darker = higher people/km²
Key Numbers
City Infrastructure
Major Employment Hubs
Source: Directory of Establishments data 2014 and Census 2011
The Daily Rhythm of Congestion
Mumbai's transport network follows predictable patterns. Understanding these rhythms is key to survival.
24-Hour Speed Pattern
Source: Google Maps Api
Infrastructure Supply Analysis
Analyzing road network capacity and travel patterns across Mumbai's urban infrastructure.
Public Transport Places
Average Travel Distance
Average distance residents travel to access essential services and amenities across the city grid.
Source: Derived from OSM
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
10.48 million
Daily Ridership
50
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
Urban Road Network Analysis
Comparative analysis of road network accessibility and average travel distances across major Indian metropolitan cities.
Source: Derived from OSM
Road Accidents
Understanding accident patterns to make Mumbai's roads safer.
Fatalities
Serious Injuries
1,895
Total Accidents
371
Fatalities
1,671
Serious Injuries
Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Road Accidents report 2022
Mumbai vs Other Metro Cities
How does our mobility landscape compare to Ahmedabad and Delhi?
Modal Share Comparison
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
Highest walking share among metros, promoting sustainable mobility
Suburban rail carries 10.481M daily passengers - highest in India
Areas for Improvement
Current fleet: 3,166 buses, target: 16,908 buses
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
Ahmedabad
Delhi
Vehicle growth proxy uses registered vehicles per 1,000 people as a pressure indicator.
Layer Preview Map
Live map preview for selected layers in Mumbai. Use toggles below to show/hide layers.
Some road/PT layers are fully available for Ahmedabad only; other cities show available layers.
Analysis Layer Toggles
Source: Master Data Sheet for TAH (City Comparison metrics)