The Provincial Government of Bali through the Transportation Service has officially ban Uber Taxi from its operation in Bali starting today, after it had talks with the regional transport organization (organda), Bali Freelance Driver Association, Uber and Grab Car representatives, as well as the police.
Uber Taxi is considered to take no account of the local condition in Bali. The vehicles that partner with Uber do not have any tourism permit like any other public transportation companies. The majority of the vehicles used are originated outside of the region, and the fare is charged by the minute and kilometer.
The Uber Taxi representative in Bali is reluctant to comment on the ban and said that Uber will be dealing with the matter.