A planned motorcycle protest against newly proposed transport regulations culminated in a significantly underwhelming turnout on December 22, 2025, casting doubt on the breadth of opposition to the government’s initiatives. Riders had previously voiced strong objections to the Ministry of Transport’s proposed rules, which they argued would impose substantial financial burdens and unnecessary requirements on everyday motorcyclists.
Despite extensive campaigning efforts by organizers, who distributed flyers and secured verbal commitments from numerous riders, the actual demonstration attracted only a fraction of the anticipated participants. The sparse attendance raised immediate questions about the actual level of public support for the protest movement and the effectiveness of its mobilization strategies.
Sylvia Waight, one of the primary organizers, expressed her disappointment while acknowledging those who did participate. “I am disappointed in those who gave their word that they would attend and didn’t show up,” Waight stated, noting she had distributed materials to what she believed represented at least twenty motorcycles, a threshold not met during the actual protest.
Organizers suggested multiple reasons for the poor turnout, including work obligations and concerns about potential victimization or retaliation for participating in the demonstration. Despite the disappointing showing, protest leaders maintain that the underlying concerns about the proposed regulations remain valid and widespread within the riding community.
The controversial regulations would require certain motorcycle operators to complete additional training courses costing approximately $300, a requirement protesters argue is unnecessary for experienced riders. While the ministry has reportedly narrowed the requirement to target drivers with three years of experience or less, organizers contend that the financial burden remains unreasonable regardless of experience level.