Bali is widely regarded as the most popular island in Southeast Asia. However, over the years, its high tourism volume has caused such Noisy tourists, who will now face consequences and be punished under the new rulesand severe traffic congestion.
lie in Beautiful islands in Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the worldBali welcomes 15.4 million tourists One year, yes An island escape with many beautiful beachesamazing rice fields, Secret Waterfall has natural slideshows, i.e. perfectand unique sacred websites.
As a result, Bali has recently invested $20 billion in underground railways. It will make airport-to-level commuting more convenient before the end of this decade. Here is all you should know about this project.
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Rapid transportation of Bali masses, officially known as the Bali Urban Metro, was held in September 2024. The $20 billion project is a strategic solution to the island’s transportation and cultural conservation.
“There is a big problem in Bali, buildings cannot be taller than coconut trees, they cannot be taller.” National Planning BureauEvan Maksum. “If you want to expand the road, there are a lot of temples. How do you do it? It has to be lowered, and that’s the only way.”
Maksum noted that during peak hours in Bali, it may take two to three hours to reach the airport. More than one million tourists and locals commute to the metropolitan area of Denpasar every day.
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The island’s tourism industry has grown steadily since its reopening after Covid-19. In terms of income, Bali will make up for it $22.1 billion Starting from the tourism industry in 2025 It has increased by 26% from 2024.
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Bali City Metro will directly connect Den Barca International Airport to popular resorts
Bali’s underground railway will be divided into four stages
With the proposed metro, the main international airport in Bali, Denpasar International Airport (I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport/IATA/DPS) will directly connect with popular resorts in the southern region of Bali.
The railway will be built-in Four stages:
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Desert 1: Airport Builders – Senna – Seme – Public – Public Officials – Public – Complin) – Completed in 2028
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Phase 2: Airport – Jim Baran – Unud-Nusa Dua (13.5 km) – Completed in 2031
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PSHEE 3: Sintering – Ryqi – Ryno – Nar – Stapi Stapi Stadium
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Stage 4: Research stage of Shenchuan-Suvati-UB
Den Barcelona International Airport Services There are 64,000 passengers per day. During peak season, the figure exceeds 79,000. During the December holiday in 2023, subsequent chaos at the airport, resulting in Rapid adjustment The following year, when visitors increase by 10%.
To alleviate the congestion problem, the second Bali airport project (North Bali International Airport) It also resumed in 2024. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
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Bali governor fears locals won’t benefit from the proposed subway
Tourism is not the only factor in building Bali’s underground railways
Bali’s acting governor Sang Make Mahendra Jaya expressed concerns in 2024 The impact of subway projects on locals. He urged developers to delegate their work to Bali people And require reasonable train fares.
“Tickets must not be expensive for local Bali,” said Mahendra Jaya.
The fare for international tourists is estimated to be $35 to $40 Weekly. It is designed to encourage visitors See and do a series of things in Bali The whole week. Details about this program plan have not been released yet.
Local residents’ fares are still under review to make them affordable. Those with a Bali ID card (KTP Bali) can even ride for free. The subway in Bali is a major progress on the island. Hope the construction can proceed smoothly.