A 41-year-old man with initial INGS (a.k.a Nyoman) has been detained by the police for removing a road barrier during the travel restriction in Denpasar. The Head of the Denpasar Public Relation Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi confirmed that the man was detained for violating the travel restriction policy during the emergency partial lockdown on …
Transportation
A Ferry called KMP Yunicee that had been transporting both passengers and vehicles between Bali and Java sank on the Bali Strait on Tuesday evening (29/6) around 7:30pm. The Head of Bali Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Gede Darmada confirmed that among all the 57 people on board that consisted of 13 crew members, 3 …
Authorities from Sanur Port decided to switch their port on Wednesday (26/5) to a different location due to large waves that occurred. Operations at Sanur Port were disrupted by large waves on Wednesday morning. These waves caused many boats who were scheduled to transport passengers to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan to move to a …
A 24-year-old man named Imam Fadli has been found unconscious in Denpasar after fainting due to exhaustion from walking a long distance. One of the staff members from the Denpasar Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Made Sanjaya confirmed that he received a report from a police officer named Bagus that a man who was originally from …
The construction of a toll road in Badung from Gilimanuk to Mengwi is expected to begin this year. The project aims to stimulate tourism while adding focus to Balinese culture and social impact on villages along the route. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) The project was discussed between community leaders during a …
The Regency of Klungkung plans to develop roads in Nusa Penida to accommodate the influx of tourists. The island’s lack of transport infrastructure and poor road conditions have been brought to government attention for causing heavy traffic and motor accidents. For the past two years, Nusa Penida in Klungkung has been one of the most …
The Central Government has confirmed plans to build a railway line from Badung to Buleleng . The project aims to optimize economic growth, especially in the tourism sector. The government is optimistic that the railway, spanning from Badung to Buleleng, will enhance tourism in Bali. The Project is regulated under the President’s Regulation Number 109/2020 in …
The Government of Denpasar has dedicated special lanes for bicycles to encourage people to exercise more during Covid-19 Pandemic and help reduce air pollution. The Head of Denpasar Transportation Agency, I Ketut Sriawan says the new bicycle lane is integrated with public transportation lanes such as Trans Metro Dewata Bus. Ketut hopes that people enjoy …
Grab Indonesia has committed to helping the environment in Bali by launching Electric Based Vehicles (KBL) in Bali. As one of the biggest and most-used applications in South East Asia, Grab decided to establish a commitment to operate eco-friendly vehicles in Bali to support the Governor’s long-term vision for better air quality on the island. …
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster has urged the Director of Garuda Indonesia to reduce its ticket prices for flights to Bali. Koster also asked the Indonesian Minister of Small and Medium Business, Teten Masduki to initiate a travel campaign to show the people that traveling by airplane is now safe. “It would be a lot …
The Bali Government has announced that it will develop electric public transportation that is environmental friendly. A deal has been made between the President Director of INKA Ltd. Budi Noviantoro and President Director of Bali Regional Corporation, Nyoman Kami Artana in Madiun, East Java on Friday Oct 23rd 2020. They both agreed to develop electric …
The new ferry route from Ketapang Port in Java to Lombok in now open which has helped reduce traffic congestion from Gilimanuk to Denpasar. The opening of the new route has reduced the traffic on the national Gilimanuk – Denpasar road. According to the information from The Head of Traffic and Road Transportation XI, Anak …