Explore Bali Sustainably: New Shuttle Bus Service in Sanur Enhances Travel for Visitors

Published on October 22, 2025

One of Bali’s coastal destinations has transformed with the introduction of the shuttle bus service serving Sanur. Due to its ease of use and affordability, the service has gained popularity, why it is serving around 1,000 active users a day. This has led to its initial test status being dropped in favour of it becoming a staunch addition to the region’s public service infrastructure. Its popularity among travellers is attributed to the ease, affordability and seamless integration with the Sanur region’s public transport infrastructure.

The Sanur region has always been known for its chill family-friendly vibe, relaxed and easy access to the Nusa Islands via its ferry terminal.

With the ease of access, The Sanur plus is constructed to link he active users with the hotels, travel destinations, restaurants, plus tourist shopping areas. This positively impacts the public transport infrastructure of the region.

The public transport policy of Bali aims to ease the incessant traffic. Along with these infrastructural changes, it aims to enhance the experience for users of the service.

Shuttle Improvement in Bali

The Sanur Shuttle also aims to minimize the ecological effects of travel for the users. This has positive impacts on the island’s exposure within the community.Visitors to Sanur can now travel across town without having to take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service, thanks to the new shuttle system. The new buses stop at designated Sanur Beach, Sindhu Market, Mertasari Beach, and Sanur Port, which makes it easy for budget travelers and tourists to get to the main sights.

Both tourists and locals can afford the shuttle system at its set price. The new shuttle system is one of the initiatives for coordinated sustainable tourism and shared use of shuttle systems to lower local impacts of vehicle emissions, traffic, and congestion in tourist hotspots.

Both visitors and the environment benefit from the development of infrastructure for sustainable tourism in Bali. The Bali provincial government is committed to the promotion of the province and the shuttle bus service is a step toward eliminating the use of privately owned cars and motorbikes for travel.

Bus Fleet Growth

Transit bus use is likely to reduce tourist carbon footprints and gas emissions as well as improve air quality. The island’s dedication to green transportation is reflected in the new buses that use the latest technologies to lower energy consumption.

The successful integration of this service in Sanur may act as a prototype for similar transport systems in Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, and Kuta, which also deal with congestion in the peak travel periods. The Sanur shuttle bus service, for example, connects seamlessly with the other major travel framework for onward travel. The ferry terminal in Sanur is a case in point as it provides access to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, which are among the most popular for day trips and diving in Bali.

The provision of transport facilities within Sanur also enables easier movement and access for international visitors. This is seen with the simple movement between the places of accommodation, beaches and the port for transfers to the nearby islands. The frequency of the shuttle buses ensures short waiting times which also enables smooth and convenient travel for the users.

The improvement is an addition to the system in Bali, which still manages to keep affordable prices for visitors. and offers a complimentary service for shuttle and transport services to Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is about a 30-minute drive from Sanur. This adjustment also increases Bali’s popularity to the visitors which including families and backpackers who access the island for economic exploration and travel.

The shuttle bus service is anticipated to support the local tourism and small businesses in Sanur positively. It enhances access to the area’s beaches, increasing the likelihood of visitors to local markets and restaurants and stimulating the local economy, suggesting the attraction of new patrons.

As tourists appreciate greater mobility, small businesses like beachside vendors, warungs, and artisanal markets, are likely to reap the economic rewards. Tourists, especially those on a budget, are more likely to visit undiscovered sites due to the low fares, thus promoting balanced tourism development in the region.

The Sanur shuttle bus, enabling the daily visit of 1,000 tourists, is instrumental in stimulating the area’s tourism economy which is recovering from the impact of the pandemic.

After Sanur, the focus has shifted on configuring shuttle bus routes to the other key points in Bali, which were successful for the purpose of the integration of the public transportation system, enabling access to central spots without the requirement of private transport.

Prospective additions to the route include Ubud’s temples and artistic market, Seminyak’s shopping and dining, Canggu’s surfing beaches, and the conference and resort-rich Nusa Dua.

This goal within the project will enable Bali to concentrate on sustainable tourism practices while still providing visitors an affordable option for exploring the island’s many varied attractions.

Conclusion

Around the Sanur area, tourists have no trouble locating the shuttle bus and the surrounding bus stops. Buses, which run on time, operate on a set schedule, giving constant service to residents and visitors alike at all hours.

Important Sanur area sites such as the Sanur Beach Walk, Sindhu Market, Mertasari Beach, Sanur Port, and many hospitality sectors are along the service route. It is also handy for international visitors that the onboard payment option allows for both cash and a variety of digital payment options.