Avoiding tuktuk scams at Pettah market in Colombo
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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.
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Kamal P.•6680 rep•147
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If they physically block your path when you try to walk away, loudly say "Police". They will back off instantly.
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Amali D.•9200 rep•127
I used Uber and it was so much easier. The driver just met me at a designated spot away from the crowd.
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Mia S.•7255 rep•2Fair TukTuk Prices
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