A tourist has come under fire online after being filmed without a helmet on the back of a motorbike in Bali, carrying a large suitcase and drinking.
The video posted by British traveler Anne Malambo and re-shared by Instagram account Bali Livin’ has been used to call out foreigners for not following the rules, a hot topic among locals.
Last week, Buleleng police said they were cracking down on tourists using motorcycles following the deaths of three foreigners on the roads of their district this month.
And last month, Indonesian Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Made Ayu Marthini told news.com.au that stricter rules were being applied across the popular resort island.
Many social media users, both foreign and local, criticized the tourist in the video for not paying the extra money for a taxi.
Others highlighted that it was not only dangerous not to wear a helmet but also to have so much skin exposed when riding a motorcycle.
“More stupid bule! It never ends! one person wrote, using the name Indonesians call foreigners.
The tourist came under fire on social media after locals became angry that foreigners were not following their rules lately. Anne Malambo/Instagram
“Despite the many warnings and examples of why you shouldn’t do this, it’s the first thing people do. Good luck at the hospital in Bali,” said another.
But not everyone agreed that the tourist should be shamed.
“Nothing to see here. They are driving as slowly and safely as possible. She’s done this before, and this is nothing compared to dealing with how many locals travel. Just another day in Bali,” one person said.
“She is having the best time of her life. Be young and carefree. She enjoys every moment and she makes memories,” said another.
A huge rumor that tourists will no longer be able to rent motorbikes in Bali had been circulating for more than seven months until Ms Marthini set the record straight in October.
The “motorcycle ban” or “scooter” first made global headlines in March after Bali Governor Wayan Koster told media that unruly tourists had prompted changes that would allow foreigners to only rent cars. in travel agencies.
Some locals even criticized foreigners and locals for not paying extra money for a taxi. Anne Malambo/Instagram
He was understood to have asked Indonesia’s Legal Ministry to enact the ban.
But when Indonesian Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Made Ayu Marthini was asked by news.com.au during her visit to Melbourne if the ban was going to be enforced, she said it was not a complete ban, but rather more stringent rules applied. strict, which means it will probably be more difficult. for Australians to rent a motorbike in Bali.
“If you ride a motorcycle, like in Australia, you must wear a helmet and a permit for your safety and that of other drivers,” Marthini said, referring to the country’s call for tourists to respect its local laws and customs.
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Regarding the repression of motorcycles, he explained that “the laws have always existed, but we [are] “We are simply proceeding to promote the application of these laws.”
“This is for the safety of tourists and our Indonesian community,” he said.
“The laws do not prohibit tourists from renting scooters, they only prohibit renting them to unauthorized rental operators.”
Last week, AKP Bachtiar Arifin, head of the Buleleng police traffic unit, told reporters that changes must be made after three people were killed in separate incidents in the regency.
“What is clear is that we are going to carry out outreach work in rental services and hotels, including the limitation and selective use of motorcycles, especially for foreigners,” he stated, as reported. The sun of Bali.
That outlet also reported that hotels that provide motorcycle rental services will be asked to take preventive measures, including accompanying foreign guests on motorcycles.
He said police would “increase patrols in places where there are many foreigners” and “carry out law enforcement” if foreigners are found violating traffic laws, including not having an international driver’s license or not using helmet.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn