DENPASAR, DEWATA.NEWS – Komotra Taxi Cooperative in Bali has begun deploying electric vehicles to replace aging units in its fleet, marking a shift toward low-emission transport in the island’s tourism sector.
The new vehicles are supplied by Green SM, a Vietnam-based electric mobility company that previously expanded into Jakarta and Surabaya before entering the Bali market through a partnership with Komotra Taxi.
Under the cooperation scheme, Green SM provides the electric vehicle fleet, digital platform technology, operational standards, and driver development systems. Komotra Taxi contributes its operational experience and local transportation network in Bali.
Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia, Deny Tjia, said the collaboration combines electric mobility technology with local operational capability to establish a structured and scalable transport model.
“Our partnership with Komotra Taxi reflects a long-term commitment to building a well-managed and high-quality mobility ecosystem in Indonesia. By integrating electric vehicles, professional driver development, and clear operational standards, we aim to support Bali’s ambition for sustainable tourism while providing safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys for residents and visitors,” Deny said on Friday (February 27, 2026).
The launch comes amid rising mobility demand driven by tourism growth and daily transportation needs across Bali. The Indonesia Tourism Outlook 2025 report notes a continued shift toward environmentally responsible travel, reinforcing the relevance of electric mobility in long-term development planning.
Projections from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) estimate that green sector employment in Indonesia could reach between 4.8 and 5.3 million workers by 2029, highlighting the broader economic potential of sustainable industries.
Chairman of Komotra Cooperative, H. Hasbi, said electric mobility is expected to become part of a new standard supporting tourism and everyday transport services in Bali.
“Through this collaboration, we want to deliver better services for local residents and tourists, while preparing for a sustainable transportation future,” Hasbi stated.
Chairman of the Bali Regional Board of the Indonesian Land Transport Organization (Organda), I Nyoman Arthaya, explained that the fleet renewal process has been lengthy.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many taxi cooperatives experienced sharp declines in passenger numbers, significantly reducing revenue and delaying fleet replacement plans.
“This situation hindered the taxi fleet renewal process in Bali. In 2023 and 2025, the Transportation Agency issued warning letters requiring taxis older than 10 years to be replaced, otherwise their operating quota would be revoked,” Arthaya said.
Taxi cooperatives subsequently sought partners capable of supplying new electric vehicles, as the Bali Provincial Government requires that fleet renewal be carried out using electric vehicles.
According to Arthaya, Komotra Taxi Bali finalized discussions with Green SM in 2025 and agreed to begin cooperation in 2026.
The introduction of electric taxis is expected to align with Bali’s broader efforts to promote sustainable tourism and reduce emissions from the transportation sector.