Avoiding tuktuk mafia scams outside Colombo Pettah bus station
5 Answers from travellers
Yes, this is a well-known scam zone. The drivers parked directly outside the bus stand exits operate as a mafia and refuse the meter to extort tourists with heavy bags. Do not argue with them. Walk 100 meters down the road and flag a passing tuktuk with a red metered sign, or just use the PickMe app.
I used Uber and the driver had to meet me a block away because the Pettah tuktuk drivers harass the rideshare drivers.
If they physically block you, shout "Police" loudly. They will scatter immediately. The tourist police are nearby.
Never negotiate with them. It just encourages the behavior. Keep walking until you find an honest driver.
They physically blocked my path when I tried to walk away to another driver.
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