Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, is working on revising policies as he embarks on his second term. Given the significant role tourism plays in the island’s economy, the challenges currently faced by the tourism sector are drawing attention.Governor Koster aims to implement decisive measures to enhance the overall quality of tourism on the island, benefiting both locals and visitors alike.
Governor Koster has released a new statement outlining his priorities for policy updates and changes in the coming months. Together with the Provincial Government, he is working on new legislation aimed at closing loopholes, addressing grey areas, and improving law enforcement within the tourism sector.A key area of focus will be the regulation of tourism and taxi services.
Governor Koster plans to introduce legislation requiring all commercial drivers in Bali to use vehicles that are licensed and registered within the province, complete with DK (Denpasar) license plates. Additionally, efforts will be made to restrict drivers from outside the province from operating in Bali.The rules for tourists have largely remained unchanged, but stricter enforcement and increased monitoring are expected in the near future.
This typically involves more frequent traffic stops, with officers targeting foreign visitors who are riding motorcycles without helmets, wearing inappropriate clothing, using their phones, or engaging in illegal driving practices.Governor Koster has consistently championed the preserv.
