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Avoiding tuktuk scams near Colombo Fort railway station

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Ethan J.•2385 rep•2
asked about 10 hours ago

We are arriving at Colombo Fort. Are the tuk tuks parked right outside the station safe or do they run meter scams on tourists.

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Ethan J.•2385 rep•2

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Do NOT take the tuk tuks parked directly at the station exit. They operate as a mafia, refuse to use meters, and will quote you 4x the normal price. Walk about 100 meters down the road away from the station and flag down a moving tuk tuk with a red "Metered" sign, or simply use the PickMe or Uber app.

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Amali D.•3180 rep•1

We used PickMe and the driver called us to say he could not come to the station entrance because the mafia drivers would harass him.

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Mia S.•2750 rep•2

Thanks, we will walk to the floating market area and order a ride from there.

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Ethan J.•2385 rep•2

Yes, PickMe drivers usually ask you to walk to a nearby landmark to pick you up safely.

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Kamal P.•3200 rep•1

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