Bus conductor luggage fee scams and rules in Kandy

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Suresh K.7985 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

We tried to board a bus in Kandy with huge 70L backpacks The conductor yelled and demanded we buy two extra tickets for the bags Scam or real rule

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Suresh K.7985 rep2

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This is actually NOT a scam. It is standard CTB public bus policy. Red government buses and local blue buses do not have undercarriage luggage compartments. If your bag is massive and takes up a physical seat or blocks the narrow standing aisle, the conductor is legally allowed to charge you for an extra passenger seat. Just pay it so you do not have to hold 20kg on your lap.

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Amali D.10080 rep2

If you keep your bag on your lap the entire ride, they cannot charge you anything.

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Oliver B.8155 rep2

Try to sit near the front driver cabin. You can sometimes rest the bag on the hot engine cover for free.

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Sophia M.8915 rep2

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