MTI Bali Criticises Anomalies in Ngurah Rai Airport-Gilimanuk Port Parking System

The Indonesian Transport Society (MTI) Bali has spotlighted the parking systems at two entry and exit points to Bali province, namely Ngurah Rai International Airport and Gilimanuk Port. MTI Bali Chairman I Made Rai Ridarta expressed unease over the systems at these two transport facilities, which have long been a source of public frustration. At the airport, he continued, vehicles receive a ticket upon entry and pay a fee based on the duration of use of the airport facilities. “It seems normal, like elsewhere, but behind it, there’s something amiss when referring to levy regulations,” Ridarta told detikBali on Sunday (10/4/2026). He explained that levy regulations require compensation or payment for services used from the provided facilities. For vehicles that only drop off or pick up passengers, there is confusion. “Is it still categorised as using the parking facility? Whereas the drop-off and pick-up locations are facilities that must be provided for users; it’s different if the user parks briefly before dropping off or picking up,” he clarified. Ridarta requested that such vehicles not be charged, but an average could be set and calculated between times during quiet or busy airport conditions. “If there is a vehicle that doesn’t park but for some reason exceeds the maximum free time, then reluctantly it must still pay at the exit gate,” he elaborated. Gilimanuk Port Parking System is Strange Then, Ridarta also highlighted the parking system at Gilimanuk Port. He felt there were several oddities when vehicles are required to pay parking levies collected by Jembrana Regency. “First, what facilities are provided? Isn’t it the obligation of the port operator to prepare waiting or queuing areas before getting a turn to board the ship?” he stated. Second, he continued, the port area belongs to ASDP or the central government, but the levy is collected by Jembrana Regency. Another irregularity is that vehicles disembarking from the ship to the exit are not charged anything, yet they are still directed into the Gilimanuk Terminal area. “Why must they enter the terminal lane? Aren’t those vehicles not required to enter the terminal? The second oddity is that when exiting, they are charged a levy; what facilities are provided that they must pay the levy?” he wondered. He questioned what facilities drivers use to warrant the parking levy. Ridarta compared the situation, noting it does not occur at Ketapang Port. “If the rules indeed mandate or allow it, surely Banyuwangi Regency would take advantage of it because this is substantial revenue. Let’s think and reflect on it,” said Ridarta. He reminded that if it indeed does not comply with regulations, it should be stopped. He also urged relevant parties to discuss this promptly. “If what is expressed here is untrue or inaccurate, those with interests are welcome to provide information on why these two events can still operate and be implemented until now,” he concluded.