Officials in Bali are voicing their concerns about the impact of traffic and trash on tourists’ experience of the island. The Bali Tourism Village Communication Forum, a local group that develops community-based tourism projects on the island, have shared their anxieties about the future of tourism on the island if the situation doesn’t improve soon. …
Traffic
It is undeniable that Bali has an issue with traffic congestion. In fact, just this week, officials from Bali Airport have called on tourists to leave extra time when planning their routes to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International to account for traffic jams. Now Governor Wayan Koster has shed some light on potential solutions. Construction …
It is getting busy in Bali. The island welcomes more and more tourists every day as the peak vacation season is in full swing, and traffic is backing up in the island’s popular resorts. Tourism leaders are raising concerns that traffic congestion in Bali could give the island a negative public image, but there are …
Officials in Bali’s arts and cultural capital of Ubud have taken firm and decisive action against illegal parking in the town center. The effort has created huge changes overnight, reducing traffic congestion to a minimum and making it easier for tourists to explore the town center on foot. Last week officials in Ubud told reporters …
Officials in Bali’s popular cultural hotspot of Ubud are trialing a new shuttle bus service that they hope will help improve the tourist experience in the town. The shuttle service is designed to help reduce traffic and illegal parking in central Ubud. The issue of tourism-related traffic jams in central Ubud has been an ongoing …
As the high season in Bali approaches, the island braces for a new influx of tourism arrivals and increased traffic on the roads. In the island’s current most popular beachside destination, Canggu, the community and leading businesses have come together to trial a new shuttle service that they hope will reduce congestion. The Tibubeneng Village …
Police in Bali are reiterating their warnings to drivers after another video featuring tourists behaving recklessly on the roads has gone viral. The discussion around whether tourists will be allowed to continue to drive in Bali is still on the table after Governor Koster proposed a ban on foreigners driving on the island last month. …
Ubud is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations. Home to spectacular palaces, ancient temples, and some of the country’s best restaurants, it is easy to see why the town never goes out of fashion. The topic of traffic and tourism has hit the headlines once again recently. Ubud, even in low season, feels busier …
In the last few weeks, a series of massive changes to the way tourists can explore Bali has been proposed by Governor Wayan Koster. The proposed changes received a mixed response from locals and tourists alike. Now local leaders are asking Governor Koster to consider the negative impacts a ban on tourists driving mopeds would …
Bali is no stranger to traffic; whether in Kuta, Ubud, Denpasar, or Canggu, the island is getting busier and busier, and traffic is seemingly forever mounting up. This is nothing new; however, the sheer volume of traffic on Bali’s roads has been increasing for well over two decades, with a short, sharp drop during the …
Police in Bali are proposing a new system for bike owners who rent out their bikes to tourists on the island. The move comes as the new Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ELTE) cameras that have been installed in Denpasar, Badung, and Tabanan are flagging foreigners breaking traffic rules. However, since the rental bikes are registered …
For many visitors to Bali, Valentine’s Day was spent indulging in flower baths, romantic meals, and luxurious hotel getaways. Bali’s traffic police decided they wanted to spread a little love on Valentine’s Day this year and handed out chocolates and flowers to drivers all across the island. The gesture of goodwill is part of the …