More than 70% of Russians named traffic jams as the main problem of New Year holidays

In major Russian cities, more than 70% of participants noted a significant increase in traffic congestion in December, creating additional difficulties in their daily activities. This is reported in the study of the carsharing service "Citydrive" of the analytical agency A2:Research, which was read by "Izvestia" on December 26.

According to the study, 32% of respondents face daily traffic jams, and 35% experience this discomfort two or three times a week. At the same time, 39% of respondents noted that traffic jams persist regardless of the time of year, while 24% point to special difficulties of movement in December.

Specialists noted that the main problem for drivers in traffic jams is the lack of free time (41%). Stress is experienced by 13% of respondents, and 38% report physical discomfort. More than half of the participants (50%) try to use their time in traffic jams to their advantage by listening to music or radio.

In addition, 28% of users communicate with someone, 18% browse social networks, 20% have a snack on the road, 14% turn on a movie or TV series in the background, and 12% listen to podcasts or audiobooks.

As for New Year's plans, meeting with friends was the most common option - such preferences were expressed by 34% of respondents. In second place was home vacation, which was chosen by 27% of survey participants. The third position is occupied by participation in urban entertainment events, which were preferred by 18%. The fourth place is a trip out of town, which was chosen by 13% of respondents. And in last place are trips abroad with 8%.

Also 32% of respondents reported that they are going to drive once or twice a week, while 29% plan to use the car three to five times a week, and 19% of respondents noted that they will use the car every day.

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Earlier, on December 25, psychologist, gestalt therapist Elena Masolova told "Izvestia" about how to avoid New Year's Eve depression. According to her, one of the reasons contributing to pre-New Year's depression is financial instability, known as financial stress. It's important to stick to your financial budget, staying within its limits and avoiding debt.