Only a few days later than anticipated, the new Tibubeneng-Canggu shortcut has been officially opened. The first traffic is already flowing through the new shortcut route that is redirecting traffic into the resort of Canggu, through Simpang Padonan. A proper inauguration ceremony was held to mark the opening of the new road. The shortcut is …
Transport
With hundreds of thousands of tourists making their way home again after celebrating the festive season on the Island of the Gods, the province’s roads are crumbling under pressure. Bali is experiencing more travel chaos than perhaps ever before. A record-breaking number of vehicles have been on Bali’s roads this festive season, and as tourist …
Sanur Habor is the busiest fast boat and ferry harbor in Bali. The port welcomes thousands of tourists every day who are traveling between the main island of Bali, the Nusa Islands, the Gili Islands, and Lombok. Traffic congestion leading to the Sanur Habor parking area has been notably bad over the last few months, …
Tourist transportation is one of the most highly debated topics by Bali lovers. Whether a returning tourist to the island, a long-stay digital nomad, or a fully committed expat, the issue of traffic and transportation is something that gets everyone interested. Over the last few months, officials in Bali have announced a series of huge …
The beach resort of Sanur in Bali is one of the most family-friendly travel destinations on the island. Laid back, with pristine beaches and plenty of resorts to choose from, it is easy to see why Sanur is the destination of choice for hundreds of thousands of families every year. And things are about to …
Police in Bali are working hard to stop a new trend in its tracks. There has been an alarming rise in the number of foreigners who have been adding custom license plates to their mopeds and motorbikes in Bali. The custom plates are not formally registered with the transportation agency. After police intervention, the new …
The government of Bali has set a target to have 140,000 electric motorcycles on the island’s streets by 2026. The ambitious 3-year target comes as leaders endeavor to reduce carbon emissions across Bali and create a sustainable transition to a greener future. The target comes as part of the launch event for the Regional Action …
Tensions in Canggu are rising as the issue of traffic gets evermore contentious. Tired of sitting in gridlock, local residents have started taking to social media to voice their complaints against the local government in Bali. While the provincial government has responded, some are concerned that any efforts will fall into the category of too …
Authorities in Bali have introduced a cashless parking payment system in Denpasar. The system has been given the go-ahead after a trial of 52 parking attendants was a success. The new system offers drivers the convenience of scanning a QR code to pay for their parking if they do not have a small change. So …
Bali will host the World Vespa Day 2022 Festival from 9-12th June 2022. The event will see over 8,500 Vespa lovers come together on Peninsula Island in Nusa Dua to celebrate the iconic scooter. Organizers have said that they are especially looking forward to welcoming the international attendees, of which there are thought to be …