Challenges and Recommendations for Sustainable Cidomo Transportation in Gili Trawangan, Lombok: A Tourism Perspective

Cidomo is a traditional mode of transportation on the island of Lombok. Etymologically, the term "cidomo" is an acronym derived from "cikar," "dokar," and "motor," referring to a carriage with car wheels pulled by local horses. In Gili Trawangan, cidomo was initially used by local residents as the primary means of transportation before the island became a popular tourist destination. This study aims to analyze the health of the horses, the environmental impact caused, and to provide recommendations to cidomo owners and managers. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, grounded in both theoretical frameworks and empirical field data. Data collection was conducted through interviews, involving both tourists and cidomo operators in Gili Trawangan. In Gili Trawangan, there are 52 cidomo units, all managed under a single cooperative, Koperasi Janur Indah, which consists of all cidomo owners. The study found that cidomo horses require increased attention to their health and hygiene to minimize environmental impacts such as pollution and emissions. This proactive approach enables tourists, cidomo horses, and the environment to work in harmony, promoting sustainable, pollution-free tourism in Gili Trawangan, Lombok.