Avoiding tuktuk scams at Pettah market in Colombo

Question

We just arrived in Colombo. Are the tuktuks waiting outside Pettah market going to use their meters or do we have to negotiate heavily to avoid scams.

Kamal P. · Accepted Answer

Never take the tuk-tuks parked directly outside the Pettah market exits. They operate as a local mafia and will refuse to use the meter, quoting triple the normal price. Walk 100 meters away from the chaos and flag down a moving tuk-tuk with a red "Metered" sign, or use the PickMe app to ensure fair pricing.

Amali D. · Answer

If they physically block your path when you try to walk away, loudly say "Police". They will back off instantly.

Mia S. · Answer

I used Uber and it was so much easier. The driver just met me at a designated spot away from the crowd.

Ethan J. · Answer

Great advice. PickMe sounds like the way to go.

Avoiding tuktuk scams at Pettah market in Colombo

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