Despite the availability of e-cards for paying the Bali Mandara Toll Road, few tourists have purchased them. Some hope for the kindness of locals waiting in line behind them. Alternatively, you can pa…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban non-Balinese individuals from working as drivers of tourist transport.
“Vehicles transporting tourists with license plates not registered in Bali will no longer be allowed to operate. They must use Bali-registered DK plates, and the drivers must hold Indonesian ID cards…
In Bali, officials ordered the construction of a hotel in Cepaka, Tabanan, to be halted. The site is located next to the Penet River. An inspection found several violations: the building does not matc…
In one of the most photogenic spots in Bukit, located near the famous Pandawa Beach, the Tanah Barak Canyon, private vehicles are now prohibited. Tourists will need to either walk or use a paid shuttl…
In Jimbaran, a private plot near a mangrove area has been closed following a complaint about waste burning on site. The issue came to light through a social media post, prompting local authorities to…
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
The controversy surrounding the popular Jungle Padel club in the village of Munggu has taken a new turn. Authorities sealed the facility on December 31, 2025, but just two months later the courts are…
