The idea of introducing flying taxis to the island of Bali has been hanging in the airwaves for a number of years. Although the notion of flying taxis seems futuristic to many, the implementation of this new form of transport could be closer than first thought. The first flying taxis in Bali could be introduced …
Transportation
Leaders in East Java have confirmed that the new Banyuwangi-Denpasar Fast Boat service will be up and running soon. Although the service was anticipated to be operating by the end of June 2025, the Denpasar City Government has confirmed that there is still work to be done. As reported to the media by the Governor …
A new boat terminal that will offer fast boat connections between Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Canggu will be in operation as early as 2026. The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that the new port will be located between Canggu and Cemagi and will allow tourists to travel congestion-free between the airport …
In early 2025, it was revealed that Bali will be constructing a new stretch of highway that will help alleviate much of the traffic congestion around the busy tourism resort of Canggu. It has now been confirmed that a 375m stretch of the new West Gatsu Street will be built as an underpass. Bali’s Regent …
Bali’s traffic jams have become as synonymous with travel on the island as visiting the province’s most famous temples. As tourism booms on the island, traffic congestion has become accepted by many as a small price to pay for the opportunity to explore such a beautiful destination. One of Bali’s most highly congested areas is …
Bali Police are on a mission to make the island’s roads safer. From cracking down on drivers not wearing helmets, illegal street racing, illegal parking, and drivers moving through the island on illegally modified vehicles or without the correct paperwork, violations are rife amongst both local road users and foreigners. Badung Police Chief, AKBP M …
Bali has confirmed that it will be investing in new measures to help make the island’s roads safer. The update comes after a series of fatal collisions have been recorded in the province over the last month, and as reports suggest that collision rates are increasing even in Bali’s most popular tourism hotspots. The Communication, …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been ranked amongst the world’s best airports. The province’s only international airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport, with Soekarno-Hatta International in Jakarta receiving only marginally more flights every year. Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been listed amongst the winners at the Skytrax World Airport …
Police in Bali have confirmed they have conducted a huge raid on illegal motorcycle drivers. Bali Police have seized 56 motorcycles from drivers who have illegally modified their vehicles, been found to be street racing, driving without a license or insurance, and breaking the rules of the road. Police have seized vehicles from both locals …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that they will be working to improve road safety on Bali’s most accident-prone roads. The news comes after a tragic traffic collision took place on the Singaraja-Denpasar Highway on Saturday, 26th April, where two young siblings were killed. On Saturday, 26th April, Gede Krisna Ari Putra, aged 20, and his younger sister, Komang Karna Angga …
Bali has welcomed the return of its public bus service, the Trans Metro Dewata. The service assists thousands of local residents in traveling through the central south of the island for work and the needs of daily life; the bus service can also be used by tourists who are seeking an affordable way to travel …
Bali’s public bus service, Trans Metro Dewata, will resume operation on 20th April 2025. The service came to a halt at the beginning of the year due to funding constraints, leaving thousands of local residents without access to affordable public transport and reducing travel options for tourists. The service will now be resumed, and leaders …