Did you know the average employee spends 70 full working days a year stuck in traffic? That’s why we set out to understand the journey of India’s workforce in 2025, from bumper-to-bumper commutes to smarter, safer rides.
It isn’t just a collection of commute data; it’s your front-row seat to how India’s workforces, cities, and mobility systems evolved last year.
Backed by data from over 1Mn users and insights from India’s busiest tech corridors, this is your go-to guide for the future of urban mobility.
How long and far are employees commuting across major cities?
Midweek office rush: When do employees prefer to commute?
How is hybrid work reshaping commute patterns, urban sprawl?
What commute data reveals about workplace engagement?
EV and carpool adoption rates across cities
Progress on making office commutes safer for women
How inclusive were the corporate commutes
What the data reveals about India’s shift to sustainable mobility
India’s average one-way commute crossed 64 minutes. But the increase was far from even, and one city saw its commute time climb by more than 8% while another barely moved. The report features the 2025 versus 2024 comparison for cities, plus one-way distance data.
We mapped weekday traffic hour by hour, from 7am to 9pm, across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and NCR. Early mornings help almost everywhere. Two cities also get an afternoon reprieve that the others don’t.
Wednesday had held the top spot for two consecutive years. In 2025 it lost it. The report has full weekday attendance percentages and the city-level breakdown, including which two cities averaged the most work from office days/week.
Emissions saved, trees equivalent, EV trip volumes, and green kilometres tracked month by month across 2025.
278 K
Tonnes of carbon emissions saved through shared commute & EVs since January ’25
12.6Mn*
Number of Trees saved since January’25
3.4Mn*
Number of EV trips since January’25**
201 K
Trees saved with EVs since Jan’25**
**Aggregate client data using the Moveinsync platform
This report is essential for:
A full-year snapshot of how India’s workforce moved.
Backed by real commute data, not assumptions.
Guides HR and Ops on hybrid work, RTO, and commute planning.
Tracks progress on sustainability and safety.
MoveinSync is the world’s largest employee commute platform, with over 400 clients, including 104 Fortune 500 companies, and is used by over 1 million + users every day. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, MoveinSync has been a pioneer in the employee commute space since 2009, offering reliable, safe, and sustainable solutions for enterprises.
MoveInSync has consistently been recognized for its excellence. In 2025, MoveInSync earned multiple G2 Badges across categories, including High Performer, Momentum Leader, and Best Usability.
India On Wheels 2026 answers all three, with commute data across six cities, weekday attendance patterns, women’s mobility trends, and the sustainability numbers behind 50 million trips.
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