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Airport to Canggu water taxi service under review by Jakarta
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A proposed water taxi service connecting Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport and Canggu is currently undergoing a Detailed Engineering Design DED review in Jakarta. The Head of the Bali Transportation Agency, I Kadek Mudarta, stated on May 27, 2026, that the central government is studying the project, with the DED expected to be released this year. The service aims to alleviate traffic congestion on Bali's southwest coast, particularly in the airport, Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu corridors. The initial concept suggests the state-owned company PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry would operate the service. The route under consideration is from Sekeh Beach near the airport to Berawa Beach in Canggu, chosen for its strategic location. The water taxi is estimated to reduce travel time from the current one to two hours by road to approximately 30 minutes by boat. The project is projected to require an initial investment of around Rp 1.21 trillion, with construction targeted to begin in 2026.
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