Avoiding Pettah bus station tuktuk scams in Colombo
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The tuktuk drivers directly outside the Pettah terminal operate as a cartel and refuse to use meters. Do not bother negotiating with them. Just walk 100 meters away from the terminal exits onto the main road and flag down a passing driver with a red "Metered" sign. Better yet, download the PickMe app and order a ride.
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Kamal P.•6270 rep•147
Thank you I ordered an Uber and walked a block away. Worked perfectly.
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Ethan J.•8195 rep•246
They try to grab your bags too to force you into their vehicles. Hold your bags tightly and keep walking.
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Mia S.•9565 rep•217
If you use PickMe, set your pickup point slightly away from the buses so the local drivers do not harass your app driver.
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