Amid the ongoing protest over the Maratha Quota reservation, traffic across the city, especially in South Mumbai, has been severely hit. With roads being blocked at various locations and BEST buses affected, office-goers on Friday morning faced inconvenience. 

As reported by news agency PTI, thousands of Maratha protesters headed to the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai to join the protest launched by activist Manoj Jarange. With a massive crowd moving towards the Azad Maidan, the traffic has been drastically slowed down in the city`s southern and eastern parts, especially on roads leading towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

News agency PTI also reported that several buses were stuck in jams for a long time around CSMT during the morning rush hours, causing hassle amid the commuters.