Bali Implements Tourist Motorbike Ban Amid Backlash and Safety Concerns

Locals in Bali are expressing frustration with the influx of Russians who have arrived on the island since the invasion of Ukraine, seeking refuge from the economic fallout of the war and the threat of conscription. Many have taken up work on the island without a legally-required work visa, leading to a crackdown by authorities and a backlash from locals who feel their jobs are being taken. The Balinese Provincial Government has formed a task force to crack down on undocumented workers, and an Instagram account has been set up to name and shame suspected illegal workers.