The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, stated that the island cannot cope with traffic jams: the congestion is already hindering tourism and may eventually reduce interest in visiting. According to him…
During the Christmas-New Year holidays, Bali expects another influx of visitors. In Indonesia, this period is called 'Nataru.' This year’s forecast is over a million visits. In addition to tourists, l…
The Bali authorities are preparing traffic arrangements for New Year’s Eve in South Badung, including Kuta and Legian. Due to closures and detours, the traffic police recommend using parking facilitie…
Residents of Canggu, Seminyak, and Kuta will have to adapt to new routes. Starting Sunday, December 14, the traffic scheme on Kerobokan — the main road between these areas — has been completely reorga…
Nusa Penida is experiencing a transport crisis. Each morning and evening, roads around Banjar Nyuh harbor are blocked by cars, buses, and scooters. Most tourists arrive and leave at the same hours, an…
Torrential rains that hit Bali starting September 8, 2025, caused widespread flooding and caught the attention of media from Australia and Singapore to the USA and UK. The disaster affected Denpasar…
The authorities of Gianyar Regency have initiated a large-scale project to ease traffic congestion in Ubud. According to Regent I Made Mahayastra, the main cause of the jams is narrow roads that can’t…
In Indonesia, the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement System (ELTE) is currently in operation and gradually expanding. Will it put an end to the possibility of driving in Bali without helmets, seat bel…
From July 14 to July 27, 2025, the traffic police in Buleleng conducted the 'Patuh Agung 2025' operation aimed at improving road discipline. Over two weeks, officers issued 3,339 fines. The main offen…
New rules for freight transport have been introduced in Bali for the Christmas and New Year period as part of nationwide measures.
Until January 4, 2026, there is a complete ban on heavy trucks using toll roads (jalan tol) across the country — 24/7, without exceptions. In Bali, this primarily affects routes that are connected to…
