The growing population in Hyderabad has led to a surge in the number of personal vehicles on the roads, as seen during peak office hours at busy traffic junctions like Gachibowli. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL When the Telangana Socio Economic Outlook 2026 reported that Hyderabad’s average travel speed rose from 20.1 kmph in 2024 to 23.4 kmph in 2025, it appeared counterintuitive in a city where vehicle numbers continue to surge each year. But how exactly is a city’s ‘average speed’ calculated? The answer lies not in a single data point, but in a layered system that blends technology, corridor-based analysis and constant monitoring of traffic behaviour across key stretches of the city. Published – March 28, 2026 06:56 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation BIS organises awareness programme on hallmarking BJP MLA Suresh Kumar rejects IPL tickets, calls it ‘VIP culture’