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Bali’s Transportation Evolution: The New Tramline?
Bali, October 25, 2023
Bali, has been grappling with the challenge of traffic congestion for quite some time. Particularly the top tourist destinations in the south are under pressure, due to an increase of the number of tourists and new businesses opening their doors. For many locals and regular visitors, traffic jams have become an accepted part of daily life in those areas.
However, recognizing the need for solutions, Bali’s leaders are taking steps to address this issue.
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The Tramline Proposal
Recently, transport officials unveiled plans to introduce an underground metro line connecting Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to prominent resort areas such as Seminyak and Canggu, with the project set to commence in 2024.
While this ambitious metro project is in the pipeline, the Badung Regency has also proposed the establishment of a tramline to link some of the region’s most frequented beaches, mainly Kuta, Legian,
Badung, one of Bali’s nine regencies, is a hub for tourism. It houses popular resorts like Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Seminyak, Legian, and Canggu.
These areas attract a significant number of tourists annually. The proposed tramline aims to connect Bali Airport with the Samigita Beaches, a stretch of coastline extending from Kuta to the resort town of Legian.
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Questions regarding the funding of these transportation projects have arisen, especially considering the financial challenges posed by the pandemic.
In 2019, the estimated budget for the metro line’s first phase, which includes a rail line connecting Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport to Kuta, Central Parking, and Seminyak, was between IDR 8-10 trillion.
I Gede Wayan Samsi Gunarta, the Head of the Bali Province Transportation Service, mentioned that several countries, including South Korea, China, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and England, have expressed interest in contributing.
There are hopes that this collaboration might lead to insights and support from the teams responsible for the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.
In conclusion, while the full realization of these projects might take a few years, they signify Bali’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience for both residents and tourists. Until then, taxis, private hire drivers, and e-taxi services like GoJek remain the primary means of transportation for visitors.
