Over the past few months, security authorities in Bali have been doubling down on efforts to eliminate scam taxis operating through the island, especially in top tourism resorts. The move comes after a small but significant increase in the number of reports of illegally operating taxi drivers extorting tourists. While the authorities continue to work …
Public Safety
Tourism officials in Bali have given their assurances that safety is a top priority after two tourists were attacked in a drive-by robbery in the Uluwatu area. The two young women from Spain escaped with minor injuries. Following a drive-by mugging of two tourists in Uluwatu, Pecatu Village, in Bali, the Head of the community …
Tourists visiting Bali are being urged to listen to the warnings given by lifeguards on duty at popular resort beaches. The news comes as an American citizen has drowned off Double Six Beach in Seminyak this weekend. A Californian man with the initials RGF died on Friday evening after swimming at Double Six Beach in …
Tourists traveling to Nusa Penida are being reminded, once again, to prioritize their safety when exploring the island’s iconic landscapes. The warnings come as an Indonesian man has died after falling over the cliff edge at Diamond Beach. Diamond Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Nusa Penida, in fact, in all of …
The popular e-taxi service Grab has just released a new set of safety features to help protect tourists in Bali. Grab is the leading online taxi service provider in Southeast Asia, and its safety features are designed to make tourists, specifically women and children, feel more comfortable. Speaking at the launch of the Grab Security …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has issued a statement calling on tour guides in Bali to practice more caution and attention to safety when working with guests on the island. Minster Uno’s comments come after a Brazilian tourist died in Bali after tackling a challenging coastal hike. Minister Sandiaga Uno, has issued his …
A series of serious incidents this week in Bali have led to renewed public safety warnings. Two unrelated incidents resulted in the deaths of two tourists on vacation on the island. Another separate incident resulted in the police being called to assist a tourist in distress at very early hours. At around 5.45 pm …