Bali Only Allows Foreign Tourists to Rent Vehicles by Travel Agents
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VIVA – Bali is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality, it makes many tourists visit this wonderful island. But recently, Bali governor, Wayan Koster said that Bali's tourism arrangement is carried out thoroughly. This includes the regulation of vehicle rental services for foreign tourists.
He said that in 2023 there will be a new rule for renting vehicles, only permitted through travel agent companies.
"Motorcycle or vehicle rentals that are not from travel agents are not allowed. So, renting is no longer allowed. It is implementing in 2023 after the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Koster said at the Bali Regional Office of Law and Human Rights on Sunday.
The regulation can only be implemented this year. Given, for more than 2 years, the world has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic that no foreign tourists are visiting Bali, Koster explained.
Gubernur Bali Wayan Koster.
- VIVA.co.id/ Maha Liarosh (Bali)
In addition, Koster also highlighted economic crimes committed by foreign tourists. According to him, law enforcement officials will curb rogue tourists who are determined to take jobs in Bali armed with a Visit Stay Permit (ITK).
"Rent a car, rent a villa and all kinds, it happens a lot now. We anticipate joint operations to ensure violations are committed," he remarked.
According to Bali Regional Police reports, a large number of tourists, especially foreign tourists, have constantly violated traffic rules.
These violations include not wearing a helmet, not having complete vehicle documents, and not having a driving license and many cases also see foreign tourists driving recklessly.
"Those who complicate the convenience of our tourism, beauty, and cultural richness, and after coordinating with the Regional Police Chief and the Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights regional branch, (we have decided) to take firm action against tourists and foreign nationals whose actions are not following the legal norms in force in Indonesia and culture in Bali in particular,” said the Bali Governor.
