Buses and Bemos
The buses and Bemos can take you anywhere in Bali. They are very cheap (from 500 Rp.) but they are usually overcrowded and difficult to know where they are going. To catch a Bemo just wait at the edge of the road and raise your hand, there bus stop is where the passenger is standing!
Taxis
There are taxis everywhere in Bali and usualy they will toot there horn to get your attention. If using a taxi, please make sure that;
you state your destination and get a price.
the taxi uses the meter
the taxi is part of a registered company
you have change, as the drivers (for convenience sake) rarely seem to have change!
Bicycles
Bicycles are readily available but beware that there are many holes in the footpath and road and traffic conditions can be quite heavy in areas such as Kuta, Legian and Denpasar.
Bicycles are ideal in country areas like Ubud. There are several companies that offer mountain bike excursions.
Motorbikes
If you are feeling brave you may want to hire a motor bile. Please note you require an international license and a special permit from the police statnion for renting a motorbike ( the rental agency can assist you with this).
Helmet are compulsary, but make sure you pick out a sturdy helmet (full face) as most tend to look like skate board helmets.
Driving in Bali
Characteristics;
Get use to bikes and cars swerving into your lane without indicating.
Watch out for large holes in the road or obstacles such as small trees to indicate where holes are.
Many food carts and salespeople operate off the side of the road.
Merging traffic only give way if they are smaller than you.
Every man for himself when entering a round-a-bout.
There are many one lane roads and you may have to go quite a distance to return to the same location.
Balinese are not use to drivers driving with there parking or head lights on during the daytime.
Watch out for drivers, including trucks and buses overtaking on busy road.
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The buses and Bemos can take you anywhere in Bali. They are very cheap (from 500 Rp.) but they are usually overcrowded and difficult to know where they are going. To catch a Bemo just wait at the edge of the road and raise your hand, there bus stop is where the passenger is standing!Taxis
There are taxis everywhere in Bali and usualy they will toot there horn to get your attention. If using a taxi, please make sure that;
you state your destination and get a price.
the taxi uses the meter
the taxi is part of a registered company
you have change, as the drivers (for convenience sake) rarely seem to have change!
Bicycles
Bicycles are readily available but beware that there are many holes in the footpath and road and traffic conditions can be quite heavy in areas such as Kuta, Legian and Denpasar.
Bicycles are ideal in country areas like Ubud. There are several companies that offer mountain bike excursions.
Motorbikes
If you are feeling brave you may want to hire a motor bile. Please note you require an international license and a special permit from the police statnion for renting a motorbike ( the rental agency can assist you with this).
Helmet are compulsary, but make sure you pick out a sturdy helmet (full face) as most tend to look like skate board helmets.Driving in Bali
Characteristics;
Get use to bikes and cars swerving into your lane without indicating.
Watch out for large holes in the road or obstacles such as small trees to indicate where holes are.
Many food carts and salespeople operate off the side of the road.
Merging traffic only give way if they are smaller than you.
Every man for himself when entering a round-a-bout.
There are many one lane roads and you may have to go quite a distance to return to the same location.
Balinese are not use to drivers driving with there parking or head lights on during the daytime.
Watch out for drivers, including trucks and buses overtaking on busy road.
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