Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues …
Transportation
It has never been easier to travel between Bali and its neighbouring islands. From Bali to Nusa Penida to the Gili Islands and Lombok, island hopping is the best way to max out on the number of destinations explored in just one short vacation. Bali’s fast boats and ferries have always been reliable. For decades, …
Here at The Bali Sun, we have been reporting on the Bali Urban Railway Network, aka the Bali Metro project, since the idea was first put on the table. The project is poised to help mitigate the island’s mounting issues with traffic congestion and minimal public transportation options. Despite groundbreaking on the project over a …
Anyone who has been in Sanur over the last month will have noticed things looking and feeling a little different…a little clearer and fresher. This is because local leaders have been following through on commitments to keep the area operating as efficiently as possible for both local communities and tourists. One of the biggest ways …
The idea for a new toll road connecting North Bali with South Bali has been on the table for a good while now. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been tracking the dialogue around the plans for nearly two years. This week, officials have shed light on another mega toll road project that would …
Traffic congestion and road safety are two of the hottest topics in Bali right now. That, along with construction and tourism development, is a story for another day. Here at The Bali Sun, our job is to bring you the latest news from the island, and this week, there is a lot going on on …
Sanur is one of Bali’s busiest resorts right now; not only is it a popular vacation destination in its own right, but it is also the gateway for Bali tourists to visit Nusa Penida. Sanur Harbour is now in such high demand that the Denpasar Transportation Agency will reopen Mertasari Pier to keep tourists moving …
Tourists looking for something a little bit different out of their trip to Bali simply have to check out the destination combo of Bali and East Java. These two regions of Indonesia are home to breathtaking natural beauty and some of the most welcoming hospitality around. It is easy to see why tourists love the …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. The coastal hotspot has had many lives and remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. However, as the destination has grown, the surrounding infrastructure, especially for transportation and parking, hasn’t quite kept up with increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion issues and parking problems. The Denpasar …
Traffic is the last thing tourists want to be thinking about when they head on vacation. In fact, jetting off on holiday is the annual escape from commuter traffic and rush-hour congestion for millions of people. Still, in Bali, the traffic is an inescapable reality. In 2026, however, local leaders want to see major improvements. …
We’re only a few days in, but 2026 could be the year that all of Bali’s infrastructural issues are resolved…maybe. Here at The Bali Sun, we know all too intimately how Bali’s issues with traffic congestion and waste management, to name but a few, impact the lives of local residents and the experience of tourists. …
With just days to go until Christmas, Bali is already starting to feel busier. Here at The Bali Sun, we can see that the festive spirit has definitely arrived on the island. For the next two weeks, government agencies will be working around the clock to keep the island flowing as it should. All of …