congestion
Example Sentences
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By operating continuously and using algorithms to anticipate rider demand, a robotaxi fleet could drastically increase vehicle utilization, reducing the number of cars on the road and subsequently congestion and pollution, Chi told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
Lothian Buses' 38 crosses eight of Edinburgh's major roads and is one of the services worst affected by congestion in a city known for its reliable bus service.
From BBC
The company said its cars treat nonfunctioning traffic lights as four-way stops, but the added caution worsened congestion, prompting the decision.
From Barron's
In my previous cars, I was constantly having to adjust the speed a little faster or a little slower to handle these changes and to allow for traffic congestion.
The congestion charge will not apply between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
From BBC
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