Bali plans to ban tourists from renting motorbikes

Indonesia’s “island of the gods” plans to enact some rules that may make it feel a bit less heavenly for foreign travelers.

Bali governor Wayan Koster said in a March 12 press briefing that his government plans to crack down on foreign tourists who work illegally on the island – which could potentially include “digital nomads.”

In addition, Koster said tourists will no longer be allowed to rent motorbikes, which are a popular way to get around the island.

He told reporters from multiple outlets, including CNN Indonesia, that tourists would be restricted to using cars for travel around the island.

Koster said that foreigners riding motorcycles without valid paperwork and helmets, driving recklessly, using fake Indonesian ID cards, or abusing residence and work permits would be targeted.

Source https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/bali-indonesia-motorbike-tourist-ban-intl-hnk/index.html