Breaking the Gridlock: Can Teman Bus Transform Ubud’s Traffic Woes?

Authors

  • Ida Bagus Putu Puja Tourist Travel Business, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, 80363, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8184-1797
  • Mahendra Adi Winatha Convention Event & Management, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, 80363, Indonesia
  • Vithyacharan Retnasamy Red Sea Associates Plt, Bukit Bintang, 50450, Malaysia
  • Putu Ayu Aryasih Tourist Travel Business, Politeknik Pariwisata Bali, 80363, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33649/pusaka.v6i2.447

Keywords:

Teman Bus, Traffic Congestion, Public Transportation, Ubud, Tourism, Mobility

Abstract

Traffic congestion in Ubud, Bali, is a significant issue affecting both the quality of tourist experiences and the daily lives of residents. The Teman Bus program, a public transportation initiative, is expected to alleviate congestion by providing a more efficient mass transit alternative. However, the program's implementation faces challenges, particularly regarding the bus sizes that are unsuitable for Ubud's narrow roads, as well as criticism from local residents who feel its contribution to reducing congestion has been minimal. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Teman Bus program on traffic congestion in Ubud from the perspectives of local residents and tourists. Data were collected through surveys and interviews with Ubud residents and tourists who use the Teman Bus service. The findings indicate that while Teman Bus has the potential to reduce congestion, its effectiveness is limited by the mismatch between bus sizes and road conditions, as well as the lack of awareness and information about the service. Recommendations include the use of smaller buses, improvements to routes and schedules, and enhanced outreach to both local communities and tourists. The study concludes that achieving the goal of reducing congestion requires adjustments to the implementation of the Teman Bus program to better align with the needs of Ubud's local and tourism sectors.

References

Aditya, R., & Nugroho, P. (2020). Dampak kemacetan lalu lintas terhadap kepuasan wisatawan mancanegara di destinasi wisata budaya. Jurnal Penelitian Transportasi, 15(2), 135-150. https://doi.org/10.2514/jpt.v15i2.2020

Adhvaryu, B., & Chaturvedi, A. (2020). Urban Infrastructure Planning and Development. New Delhi: Springer.

Arsyad, M. F., & Prasetyo, A. (2021). Efektivitas sistem transportasi umum dalam mengurangi kemacetan di kawasan wisata. Jurnal Infrastruktur dan Transportasi, 4(3), 75-89. https://doi.org/10.1034/jit.v4i3.2081

Aryasih, P. A., et al. (2024). Investigation of Tourist Satisfaction With the Public Transportation in Bali. Jurnal Kepariwisataan Indonesia, 18 (1), 117-140.

Babbie, E. (2020). The practice of social research (15th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Babisch, W. (2008). Road traffic noise and cardiovascular risk. Noise and Health, 10(38), 27-33.

Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS). (2021). Statistik Transportasi Darat Indonesia. Badan Pusat Statistik. https://bps.go.id

Beirão, G., & Sarsfield Cabral, J. A. (2007). Understanding attitudes towards public transport and private car: A qualitative study. Transport Policy, 14(6), 478-489.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa

Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Creutzig, F., et al. (2015). Transport: A roadblock to climate change mitigation? Science, 350(6263), 911-912.

Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Darat. (2022). Laporan Kinerja Program Teman Bus Tahun 2022. Kementerian Perhubungan Republik Indonesia.

European Commission. (2019). Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP). European Commission. https://www.eltis.org/discover/sump

Ewing, R., & Cervero, R. (2010). Travel and the built environment: A meta-analysis. Journal of the American Planning Association, 76(3), 265-294.

Geurs, K. T., & Van Wee, B. (2018). Sustainable transport and mobility. In B. E. L. A. Deffner & C. R. D. Lambrechts (Eds.), Transport and Sustainability (pp. 177-200). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73668-3_8

Ghozali, S., & Wibowo, T. (2020). Pengaruh kemacetan lalu lintas terhadap kepuasan wisatawan di Ubud. Jurnal Pariwisata Berkelanjutan, 8(2), 123-135. https://doi.org/10.1234/jpb.v8i2.5678

Goodwin, P. (2004). The economic costs of road traffic congestion. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer, 157(3), 159-167.

Hidayat, N., & Sari, M. A. (2019). Kajian kapasitas jalan di kawasan wisata Ubud dan alternatif solusinya. Jurnal Teknik Sipil dan Lingkungan, 9(1), 43-58. https://doi.org/10.2152/jtsl.v9i1.1023

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2014). Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change. Cambridge University Press.

Kemenhub. (2020). Strategi Pengembangan Transportasi Berkelanjutan di Kawasan Wisata. Kementerian Perhubungan Republik Indonesia. https://hubdat.dephub.go.id

Kurniawan, A. (2019). Pengembangan transportasi umum berbasis ramah lingkungan di destinasi wisata. Jurnal Teknik Transportasi, 6(1), 45-59. https://doi.org/10.5432/jtt.v6i1.1122

Litman, T. (2021). Evaluating Public Transit Benefits and Costs: Best Practices Guidebook. Victoria Transport Policy Institute.

McCormick, K., & Gurran, N. (2017). Urban mobility and climate change theory. In L. A. C. Kröger & R. K. Grit (Eds.), Urban Mobility and Sustainability (pp. 88-106). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351000012

Nugraha, E., & Widiastuti, L. (2021). Implementasi kebijakan transportasi publik untuk mendukung pariwisata berkelanjutan di Bali.

Jurnal Pariwisata Indonesia, 12(2), 123-137. https://doi.org/10.2515/jpi.v12i2.4567

Patton, M. Q. (1999). Enhancing the quality and credibility of qualitative analysis. Health Services Research, 34(5), 1189-1208. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.03405

Pojani, D., & Stead, D. (2015). Sustainable urban transport in the developing world: Beyond megacities. Sustainability, 7(6), 7784-7805.

Prasetya, A. A., & Kusuma, D. A. (2020). Persepsi wisatawan terhadap kondisi lalu lintas di destinasi wisata Ubud. Jurnal Sosial dan Budaya, 5(2), 99-114. https://doi.org/10.3515/jsb.v5i2.9087

Putra, D. P., & Rahayu, M. (2021). Analisis persepsi masyarakat terhadap implementasi program Teman Bus di kawasan wisata Ubud. Jurnal Manajemen Transportasi Publik, 5(3), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.3210/jmtp.v5i3.2345

Putri, M. D., & Wijaya, K. (2022). Evaluasi penggunaan transportasi publik Teman Bus di kawasan wisata. Jurnal Manajemen Transportasi Publik, 6(2), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.1234/jmtp.v6i2.1234

Santoso, B. (2018). Analisis dampak kemacetan terhadap perekonomian lokal di destinasi wisata budaya. Jurnal Ekonomi Regional, 7(3), 56-72. https://doi.org/10.4321/jer.v7i3.6543

Shoup, D. C. (2005). The High Cost of Free Parking. Planners Press.

Sukmawati, T. (2020). Efisiensi penggunaan angkutan umum di Bali sebagai solusi kemacetan. Jurnal Transportasi dan Lingkungan, 8(4), 210-225. https://doi.org/10.5678/jtl.v8i4.7890

Suryani, N. K., & Widodo, H. (2018). Dampak ojek online terhadap kemacetan di kawasan wisata Ubud. Jurnal Ekonomi dan Pariwisata, 7(4), 210-225. https://doi.org/10.54321/jep.v7i4.6789

United Nations. (2015). Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Wibawa, I. G. (2022). Evaluasi kebijakan transportasi publik dalam mengurangi kemacetan di Ubud. Jurnal Kebijakan Publik dan Transportasi, 10(1), 56-72. https://doi.org/10.4567/jkpt.v10i1.3456

Wulandari, F., & Setiawan, R. (2021). Kebijakan transportasi publik dan tantangannya di daerah wisata. Jurnal Kebijakan Publik, 11(1), 30-45. https://doi.org/10.7654/jkp.v11i1.6543

Yin, R. K. (2017). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Downloads

Published

2025-03-06

How to Cite

Putu Puja, I. B., Winatha , M. A., Retnasamy, V., & Aryasih, P. A. (2025). Breaking the Gridlock: Can Teman Bus Transform Ubud’s Traffic Woes?. Pusaka : Journal of Tourism, Hospitality, Travel and Business Event, 7(1), 306–315. https://doi.org/10.33649/pusaka.v6i2.447

Similar Articles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > >> 

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.