For years there have been tensions between online taxi service providers and local taxi groups in Bali. While leading transportation officials in Indonesia insist that online taxis are legal in the country, many communities have established localized systems to help ensure local drivers don’t miss out on business. Local drivers and the management team at …
Transportation
Officials in Bali have confirmed that some of the island’s busiest roads will be closed on New Year’s Eve. The move comes to help control traffic in and out of the Kuta resort, reducing congestion and ensuring public safety. The Head of Denpasar Traffic Police, Commissioner Made Teja Dwi Permana, spoke with reporters to confirm …
For as many videos, reels, and photos of picturesque Bali landscapes and attractions, as there are on social media, there are just as many traffic jams – there or thereabouts! Bali’s traffic congestion woes are well documented by tourists and locals, and one thing is for sure: something has to change and quickly. Indonesia’s Transportation …
Tourists love Bali, there is no doubt about it. But one of the most common gripes amongst travelers to the Island of the Gods is the lack of public transport. With millions of popes exploring the island every year, the roads are struggling with the increasing amount of vehicles. The thing is, is that there …
A long-anticipated road restructuring is under construction in the popular beach resort of Jimbaran. Work on the road is being accelerated after the community gave their backing to the project. As there is increasing demand for vacations at Jimbaran Beach, this is a welcome improvement for Bali lovers. The coastal road runs from Muaya Beach …
The Bali Railway Network is a project that has been in the pipeline for years. Developments have been chugging away in the background for months and plans have changed and evolved as time progresses. One thing is for sure, the ambitious project will revolutionize tourists’ transportation experience. The multi-phase development project has been announced to …
Indonesia is the largest majority Muslim nation in the world, but that doesn’t mean that Christmas is just another day of the week. Nationwide there are over 29 million Christians who celebrate the festive season, and although Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, Christmas is a big deal on the Island of the Gods. …
In November alone three tourists in Bali have been reported to have died in traffic collisions on the island’s roads. Tragically, around this time last year Bali also saw a sharp rise in the number of fatalities on the roads. With this in mind, authorities in Buleleng Regency are working to change the way tourists …
Tourists are raising concerns over safety after a local woman was reportedly attacked by her motorcycle taxi driver this week. Police in Bali have arrested the driver in question after he admitted to having attacked a 31-year-old woman who didn’t want to chat with him during the journey. The attack happened on Monday 6th November …
Bali is an island that has been struggling to contend with rampant traffic congestion for years. While for many local people and frequent visitors to Bali, the traffic has simply become a frustrating but normal part of everyday life, for many leaders and Bali lovers it’s becoming increasingly clear that big changes need to be …
Tourist transportation in Bali has long been a point of contention, both for tourists themselves and for local taxi drivers. With little accessible public transport, the rise of online ride-hailing apps, and an increase in tourists wanting to hire their own vehicles on the island over the last few years, tourist transport has been something …
The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has met with key stakeholders from the arts and cultural capital of Ubud. The Acting Governor held a meeting in Denpasar with political leaders from Ubud, as well as legislators and tourism industry experts, to discuss how to overcome the town’s mounting traffic issues. Speaking from …