Sena members prohibited a BEST bus from entering Kopri Naka in Thane (east), whereas other important junctions in Thane witnessed heavy traffic jams.

Thousands of motorists and vehicle owners fled home fearing a major shutdown across the city. Many chose to leave their offices early to ensure a safe and early return home. Though Thane Motor Transport (TMT) buses were operational, their number was insufficient given the commuters at bus stops. Commuters waited in unending queues outside Thane railway station for buses and autorickshaws. Several commuters hitched rides from passing motorists to nearby destinations. Most shops, too, remained closed after receiving the news of Thackeray's.