On September 8, 2026, the Gianyar Transport Department launched Phase III of the changes to Ubud's traffic scheme.
The main goal of the experiment is to ease congestion at key junctions, but the very first day of the new scheme ended in a full-blown traffic collapse. Ubud came to a standstill in gridlock that last…
On September 1, 2026, a new system for collecting the tourist levy, called One Gate One Destination, officially came into force on Nusa Penida. The reform, set out in local Regulation No. 4 of 2026, h…
A ban on turning onto Made Lebah Street has moved Ubud's traffic jam onto the surrounding streets. Drivers coming from the south — from Nyuh Kuning, Lodtunduh and Singakerta — can no longer turn…
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…
A new traffic scheme has been in effect at the three-way Sayan–Sindu junction in Gianyar Regency since 14 August. The Gianyar Transportation Department closed two of the three possible turns to ease c…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has ordered work to improve transport access to Ngurah Rai Airport to be accelerated.
Meeting participants discussed traffic jams at the airport entrance and exit, bottlenecks in Badung and Denpasar, and the fact that the problem cannot be solved one junction at a time.
The Bali authorities have chosen six areas where they will start cutting emissions: Ubud, the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur and the historic Gajah Mada area in Denpasar.
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
Locals and foreigners in Indonesia can now get an electronic driving licence called Smart SIM. So what is it, what is it for, and what extra features does it offer?
Since 2020, Indonesia has used a single digital system for traffic fines: ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement), also known as the Electronic Fine System. It automates the recording of violations…