Bali Provincial Government Mandates Taxi Fleet Renewal Using Electric Vehicles

The Bali Provincial Government has mandated the renewal of the taxi fleet on the Island of Bali to use electric vehicles. The policy, effective from 1 January 2026, is outlined in a letter from the Bali Transportation Department (Dishub). The letter implements Provincial Regulation (Pergub) Bali Number 48 of 2019 concerning the Use of Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicles.

“What is mandatory is only fleet renewal. So old vehicles are still permitted to operate until a maximum age limit of 10 years. After that, their replacements must be electric vehicles,” said Bali Transportation Department Head I Kadek Mudarta to detikBali on Thursday (26 February 2026).

Based on supervision card data, there are currently approximately 3,500 taxi fleets operating in Bali. However, only about 41 fleets have switched to using electric vehicles. The remainder continue to operate with fuel-powered vehicles or are in the process of renewal.

Mudarta emphasised that the department will not open a new taxi fleet quota expansion. Quota applications from businesses outside existing companies cannot be fulfilled and are directed to partner with cooperatives or local taxi companies.

“Our policy remains focused on controlling the quota. Electric taxis are not an increase in the fleet, but a replacement of vehicle type. So it does not add to traffic congestion,” Mudarta stated firmly.

Mudarta assured that the policy of renewing the taxi fleet with electric vehicles will not change the prevailing fares. Fares will continue to follow the argometer adjustments previously established.

“We want this transition to run fairly. Local drivers continue to work, businesses continue operating, and the environment also benefits,” Mudarta explained.