Roads: connect the major towns on the island but are not up to international standards. Many of the roads have pot holes, cracks, are barely tarred and quite inadmissible during the rainy months. Some roads are only wide enough for one car to pass at a time. Driving in the main areas such as Kuta and Denpasar can be quite hazardous as motorbikes weave in and out of traffic and seem to have their own set of traffic rules and regulations to abide by. It is best to use a taxi to travel within the city as they are easily available and most are metered. Bemo: is a cheap form of public transportation, like a mini van, usually identified by the license plates. Red license plates mean the bemo is government owned and black means it is private. Bemos run a specific route and stop operating at approximately 21:00 in the south and at 18:00 in the north. Bemos have their own terminals in: Batubulan, about 6 kms from Denpasar; Kerenang, on the east side of Denpasar; Tegal on the west and Ubung on the north. It is also possible to make arrangements to hire a Bemo. Becaks (Bicycle trishaws): are an excellent way to travel for short distances as the pace is quite sedate. There is no fixed price as it depends on the bargaining skills of the traveller. Becaks can be hired for the day and are a good way to explore the small towns. Dakar (Horse pulled carts): once used as a common mode of transportation, today they charge high prices and are mostly a tourist attraction. However, it is possible to use a dakar to get from one point to another. There are no fixed prices and it is best to agree to a price before getting on to the dakar. Do not pay the driver until you get off and are sure that you arrive at the destination you required. | 
