Liberia: Motorcyclists Protest in Monrovia, Demand Refund of Registration Fees

Monrovia — Chanting “We want hustle, we don’t want to steal; give our money back and take your main road,” hundreds of motorcyclists took to the streets of Monrovia on Monday in a dramatic protest against the government’s decision to restrict their access to the city’s main roads.

The riders, whose livelihoods depend on commercial bike riding, have accused the government of failing to honor promises made during the bike registration process. The protest saw motorcyclists from across the capital…