Top officials in Bali have confirmed that they will fund a second ferry and fast boat port in the bustling resort of Sanur to help boost connectivity options for Nusa Penida and beyond. The boat crossing between Sanur and Nusa Penida is one of the busiest waterway routes for tourists in Indonesia, and it is …
Transportation
A new ferry service has launched this week in Bali that will give tourists even more options when it comes to island hopping around the province. Sanur Ferries is a new shuttle service that will provide connections between the main island of Bali, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan. The soft launch event for the Sanur …
Bali is preparing to integrate and launch a new smart bus system that will massively improve public transportation availability on the island. The new system is set to be up and running in 2025 and will connect the electric bus rapid transit system with an intelligent transport system. Speaking to reporters the head of the …
Bali tourism development in Bali continues to boom, and the issue of transportation continues to grow. As leaders are working to develop everything from new bus lanes to tram systems, railway networks, and a new international airport, some tourism developers are looking into the viability of floating airports and seaplane travel along the island’s coast. …
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed plans to develop a public transportation system by designing the construction of a tram line that appears to be set to run alongside the Bali Urban Rail Network, which is set to have construction start in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung Public Works …
Contrary to popular belief, Bali isn’t a tiny island. The province, which includes the outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, covers a total land area of 5,780 square km. This is a lot of ground and ocean to cover to really explore Bali to the max. Transport within Bali has always …
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays in Indonesia, tourism leaders nationwide are conducting spot checks and assessments to ensure the whole festival runs smoothly. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the time of year when millions of Indonesian families take their annual vacations. Thousands of Indonesian families from around the country will …
Bali’s leading online taxi providers have partnered with the Bali Tourism Office to offer drivers training to ensure top-notch service. Grab is an online taxi provider and one of the most widely used taxi services in Southeast Asia. Speaking to reports the Head of the Bali Tourism Department, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, said that hospitality training …
The plans for North Bali Airport have been floating around since 2015, with rumors for the project surfacing much earlier than that. The project has been on and off the cards for nearly ten years now, but the most likely incoming president has some big promises to keep. The Indonesian general election was held on …
The long-awaited Bali Railway Network has been given a starting date. While officials were hoping that the first construction teams could get to work in the first few months of the year, the start date still isn’t too far away at all. The Indonesian Transport Minister, Budi Karya Sumadi, has confirmed that the groundbreaking for …
Officials in Bali have confirmed that progress is chugging away on the Bali Railway Network. The new railway network will consist of a light rail line, metro line, and tram line that will completely revolutionize the way tourists travel around the island. The Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov) and the central government are still in the …
The Head of the Bali Tourism Office has confirmed that the island is taking traveler safety seriously. After news broke that a pair of American tourists were aggressively extorted by their taxi driver, leaders want to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable. The Bali Province Tourism Office has confirmed they are organizing a meeting with …