Stop unnecessary honking – Let's make Mumbai quieter

We all agree that Mumbai's roads are chaotic and have the first hand experience of being stuck in traffic and reaching home irritated every day of the week. But it's not the traffic itself that's too bad, it's the honking that makes it worse. It affects everyone, be it all the people on the road or even someone who is just at their home. Traffic doesn't magically clear up because you honked. It only adds to the stress, irritation, and overwhelming noise pollution that we all have to endure every single day. Most of the time, honking is unnecessary. It doesn’t clear traffic, it doesn’t make people move faster, and it certainly doesn’t reduce congestion. What it does do is add to Mumbai’s already extreme noise pollution, making the city more stressful for everyone. Why are ee honking so much? Everyone is trying to reach their destination, just like you! No one is intentionally blocking your way. Most of us honk because we’re impatient, not because it’s necessary. If anything, honking doesn’t make traffic move faster, it just creates more panic and chaos. A small change can lead to a big difference! Let’s start with ourselves: - Let's try use the horn only when absolutely necessary. Not out of frustration or impatience. - Please encourage your Uber/Ola/auto drivers to not honk. They are a big part of the traffic ecosystem. - Ask your friends, family, and colleagues to not honk as much. We might be just a fraction of Mumbai’s population here on Reddit, but small ripples create waves. If each of us influences a few people, we could make a significant shift in behavior. Imagine a Mumbai where honking is minimal, where we don’t get home frustrated from constant noise. It’s possible, and it starts with us. Will you be part of the change? Some studies: - According to a 2017 WHO report, long-term exposure to noise pollution can lead to high blood pressure, stress, sleep disturbances, and even an increased risk of heart disease. - Studies show that Mumbai regularly exceeds safe noise levels, sometimes crossing 100 decibels during peak hours (the safe limit is 55 decibels during the day). - Continuous honking doesn’t just disturb drivers; it affects pedestrians, children, elderly people, patients in hospitals, and even animals. TLDR: Mumbai's honking problem makes traffic more unbearable than it already is. It doesn't clear congestion-it just adds to noise pollution and stress. Let's be more mindful: Honk only when necessary. Encourage drivers to honk less Spread awareness among friends and family