Can you get around Bali with Grab bike taxi, and what should you do if the driver asks for more than the app fare?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
In Bali, it’s generally practical to use Grab or similar motorbike taxis, and cheaper fare options usually just mean a longer wait. If a driver asks for extra money beyond the app fare, travelers recommend cancelling with the reason that the driver refuses the app price and booking another one; the extra amount requested is often around IDR 15,000–20,000.
What the community said
The most recent advice is that if a Grab driver accepts the ride but then asks for extra money on top of the app fare, it’s better to cancel in the app and select the reason that the driver refuses to go at the listed price. Travelers then usually book another driver.
8 days ago Grab
You can generally choose any fare option in the app: the cheaper category is usually still workable, but the wait for a car or bike tends to be longer. In practice, the lower price affects pickup time more than whether the trip is possible.
8 days ago cheaper fare = longer wait
Travelers confirm that it is generally possible to move between locations in Bali using motorbike taxi services like Grab. It’s treated as a standard practical option for short to medium trips if you’re comfortable riding on a scooter.
8 days ago Grab bike taxi
A common issue mentioned by travelers is a fare mismatch: private drivers, or even app drivers after accepting the ride, may ask for more than the Grab price. According to these reports, the difference is often around IDR 15,000–20,000 extra.
8 days ago IDR 15,000–20,000