This feels like an attempt at satire, but they failed to mention what was actually being protested. It probably is because it's very self-centered ("oh no my milk is spoiled! Who cares that 100 ppl are killed everyday day because of cars, I want my milk!!")
If it's not sarcasm, then you're right! A train would have gotten you home on time 👍
The article is not very clear on this, but I think the training center was run by one of the YouTubers.