Bali Tourism Drivers Protest Delay in Enforcement of App-Based Transport Regulation
On August 3, members of the Bali Tourism Driver Struggle Forum (FPDPB) visited the Bali Provincial Legislature to protest the delayed enforcement of a regional regulation on app-based tourism transport services (Perda ASKP), which was passed in October 2025 but has yet to take effect due to a prolonged review process by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Local drivers say ongoing issues include traffic congestion, unregistered vehicles, and unfairly low fares.
On Monday, August 3, dozens of members of the Bali Tourism Driver Struggle Forum (FPDPB) visited the Bali Provincial Legislature (DPRD Bali) in Denpasar to meet with Commissions II and III. The core issue was why a regional regulation on app-based tourism transport services (Perda ASKP), passed on October 28, 2025, has still not taken effect.
FPDPB chairman I Made Darmayasa said that without enforcement, problems on the ground persist, including traffic congestion, vehicles that reportedly fail to meet operational requirements, and unfairly low fares that hurt local drivers.
Commission III chairman I Nyoman Suyasa explained that the legislature and provincial government have made maximum effort, but implementation depends on a review process (fasilitasi) by the Ministry of Home Affairs. After the regulation passed in October 2025, initial feedback arrived in November 2025 and was discussed article by article. However, after a long wait, a revised draft response was only received on July 9, 2026.
The legislature has since held multiple meetings with the provincial legal bureau, transportation agency, and the governor to determine next steps. Monday's audience session served to publicly disclose the ministry's feedback and seek solutions moving forward.
The regulation governs app-based tourism transport and rental services—such as those used through Grab and Gojek—that many foreign tourists rely on for getting around Bali. Its delayed enforcement means legal clarity on fares and vehicle standards for these services remains unresolved.
Things to Consider
Tourists using ride-hailing or car rental apps in Bali should confirm fares match the app display before departure and check vehicle condition if in doubt; where possible, prefer registered services or hotel-arranged transport. During protest gatherings near the provincial legislature building, allow extra travel time and avoid the immediate area due to possible congestion. Travelers relying on app-based transport should follow local news for updates on when the new regulation takes effect.
Source: BALIPOST.com