Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. With upwards of one million tourists set to arrive in Bali over the festive season, transportation and security teams have a huge mission on their hands. Here at The Bali Sun, we know just how hectic the festive season can feel in Bali, and we’re here …
Transportation
If you have ever traveled to Bali before, you know all too well how the island’s traffic can affect the flow of a vacation. If you’re visiting Bali for the first time in the coming weeks, brace yourself. Here at The Bali Sun, we are experts at navigating Bali’s nightmare traffic and know how to …
Bali Police have confirmed the launch of a new road safety campaign, Operation Zebra Agung 2025. The operation will take place around the province and is targeted at both local and international drivers in a bid to make Bali’s transportation network a safer place for all. The campaign will run for two weeks across all …
The Bali Provincial Government has drafted a new law that aims to resolve a long-standing controversy regarding online taxi drivers on the island. Over the last few years, tensions have been rising amongst Balinese and non-Balinese taxi drivers and those using online taxi apps to find passengers and those who operate directly with customers. The …
Bali Police are warning tourists to respect the law while driving on the island. Self-driving a moped is one of the most popular, affordable, and flexible ways to explore the province; however, every year, hundreds of tourists end up in the hospital after getting into trouble on Bali’s roads. Bali Police are calling on moped …
Tourists who have been to Bali at least once before know all too intimately the island’s issues with traffic congestion. Some areas are more severely affected than others, with the Bukit Peninsula, particularly around the Uluwatu area, being one of the most consistently congested areas on the island. Over the duration of the electoral term, …
Back in April 2025, the South Korean Government gifted the Bali Provincial Government ten electric shuttle buses as part of a grant to help improve transportation and reduce emissions on the island. These shuttle bus services are now in operation across the central south of Bali. While the first of the buses arrived in Bali …
Over the last month, a new electric shuttle bus service has been on trial in Bali’s beach resort of Sanur. Following positive feedback from both tourists and community members, the shuttle service will become a permanent feature in Sanur, making it easier than ever for tourists to navigate the area. The Denpasar City Government has …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster and other provincial leaders have given the go-ahead to fund a new underpass in one of the island’s most congested traffic areas. The new underpass will be built at the McDonald’s Jimbaran Intersection and is set to change the game for both local residents and tourists. The Badung Regency Government, with …
The Bali – Nusa Dua boat crossing has been temporarily closed by officials due to dangerously high waves. The decision to close the route comes just days after a fast boat overturned approaching Sanur Harbor, killing three passengers and injuring dozens more. More than 100 fast boat services have been temporarily canceled due to dangerous …
Bali’s Ubud is considered to be the arts and culture capital of the island. For tourists visiting the town, there is so much to see and do, from visiting palaces, temples, and attending cultural shows. As Ubud soars in popularity, so too do its problems with traffic congestion. Ubud was simply never designed to facilitate …
A new shuttle bus service is on trial in Bali’s Sanur and is set to be introduced full-time in the near future. Sanur is Bali’s OG holiday resort and has just undergone a huge transformation into a world-leading medical tourism and wellness hub. As Sanur celebrates the start of its new era, there are new …