Istanbul: One of the worst cities for drivers

November 14 2019 12:00:54

Istanbul: One of the worst cities for drivers

ISTANBUL

Istanbul was ranked 88th among the 100 world cities in terms of providing safety, infrastructure and fair prices to drivers.

The 2019 Driving Cities Index, prepared by Mister Auto website based in the United Kingdom, comprised of global cities ranked according to 15 factors, resulting in an all-inclusive benchmark that illustrated exactly where each location succeeded, and where improvement is needed.

Regarding traffic congestion, Istanbul was shown as even worse at 93rd rank. Turkey’s metropolis also got the 7th worse “road rage score”, ranking between Mumbai and St. Petersburg.

Calgary (Canada), Dubai (UAE), Ottawa (Canada), Bern (Switzerland) and El Paso (U.S.) topped the list as best cities for drivers. Karachi (Pakistan), Lagos (Nigeria), Kolkata (India), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) and Mumbai (India) were at the bottom of the list.

Istanbul’s historic railway stations to transform into culture hubs

Weather shift expected as cold front to bring rain

Earthquake survivor child bags gold in multidiscipline sport

Turkish ceramic artist receives prestigious int’l award

Erdoğan hails Iraq's 'positive steps' in fight against terrorist group PKK

CHP meets to map response after mayor’s arrest

Russian FM says Türkiye can contribute to BRICS goals

WORLD

Harris, Trump clash over 'violent rhetoric'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and election rival Donald Trump traded barbs across battleground states on Friday before converging on Wisconsin's biggest city for competing rallies, creating a dramatic split-screen image in the final days of a volatile presidential race.

ECONOMY

S&P raises Türkiye's rating to BB- with stable outlook

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek welcomed Standard & Poor's (S&P) decision to raise Türkiye's credit rating, highlighting the country's unique achievement of receiving two-notch upgrades from three major credit rating agencies this year.

SPORTS

Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.