Thekabarnews.com—PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) and Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) are forging ahead with plans to introduce a water taxi service in Bali. The goal is to ease acute traffic congestion and improve mobility in one of Indonesia’s most famous tourist destinations.

“We are responding strategically to the increasing dynamics of mobility needs and strengthening intermodal connectivity in important tourism areas,” said ASDP President Director Heru Widodo.

“We consider water taxi services an integral part of our integrated transport system,” said Heru. Moreover, in an official statement on April 20, 2026, he said the service could be an efficient, safe, and comfortable alternative for residents and tourists alike.

Both companies have done extensive feasibility studies, looking at market demand, technical requirements, and financial viability. They also considered operational readiness and social and environmental impacts. The Sekeh-Canggu (Berawa) route is the priority corridor for phase one of development.

Officials expect the service to significantly reduce travel time from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to Canggu. It takes one or two hours by land, depending on traffic. The proposed water taxi would reduce the trip to about 30 minutes, providing a quicker and more reliable option.

ASDP corporate secretary Windy Andale said the route was developed after an in-depth assessment of user demand, safety at sea, and water conditions. The assessment also looked at the readiness of infrastructure and connectivity with the surrounding areas.

“We hope this system will not only be an efficient water taxi service but also part of the Bali tourism ecosystem,” she added.

“The project is now in its next phase, which is the preparation of detailed engineering designs (DED) and compliance with regulatory requirements in coordination with InJourney Airports,” she added.

The authorities will complete this stage by the end of 2026. Afterward, they will seek further government approval and assignment for the project, they said.

The transportation minister, Dudy Purwagandhi, said the development of water taxi services was strategic. It will help to integrate land, sea, and air transportation networks better.

“The move would be able to improve the mobility efficiency and reduce traffic congestion, especially in the Badung regency, the center of Bali tourism,” he said.

The project is part of a wider effort by Indonesia to invest in transportation infrastructure. It also aims to improve the travel experience in popular destinations.

If it works, the Bali water taxi could be a model for similar solutions in other congested urban and tourism areas around the country.

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