Readers talk about traffic time

It was 1986 and although there was no traffic, I was still obliged to spend several hours on the road every day – so I thought I should use this time productively."
Omar Adas
Literary translator

I am using a private bus service to get to work. It is much more convenient. I do not have to drive through the morning traffic. I usually spend my time listening to the radio. I have made some friends on the bus.
Joy Jaramillo
Dubai

I live in Sharjah. It takes me up to an hour to reach university, which is actually a 15 minute drive. While stuck in traffic, I sing. I have taken a free elective at university called Choral Ensemble. Our concert is in May.
Ahmad Zubair Rashidi
Sharjah

I live in Deira and work in Knowledge Village. On the way I listen to songs on my mp3 player. I use a private bus service, so I converse with my friends and we discuss stories or share jokes.
Rom Bautista
Dubai

In major traffic congestion. I either listen to the radio or call up my friends and speak to them until I reach my destination. These are the only activities I can think of when in the car.
Mihaela Dumitru
Dubai

On average, I spend 2 hours in traffic every day. To spend the time, I listen to audio books, podcasts or speeches. My friends and I share CDs. Otherwise, I watch other motorists around me getting angry. It is quite funny.
Roji Jacob George
Sharjah

When stuck in traffic, I listen to the Quran and try to learn Arabic. Usually I take my colleagues, since some of them do not have cars. We spend a lot of time talking or discussing issues. We usually have breakfast in the car.
Sarah Shaikh
Sharjah