The insecurity is likely to, among other things, cause a dip in levels of performance by employees in the city. “There is a lot of anxiety for these people finding themselves stuck in traffic, as these days traffic congestion is no longer accepted as an excuse for getting late,” says Dr Opondo. There is no ingenious tactic to escape traffic congestion. Eventually, motorists and motorcyclists end up breaking rules and overlapping carelessly, creating a bigger congestion problem and intensifying road rage. Opondo says workplaces should have training sessions, especially about the thought process, to help tackle stress related to traffic congestion.

Source: Standard Digital July 11, 2021 04:52 UTC