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Bus conductors overcharging for luggage on southern route

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Emma L.•9215 rep•2

We took the local bus from Matara to our hostel. The conductor charged us 500 LKR for our backpacks but locals did not pay for luggage. Scam.

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If your backpacks were large (like 60L+) and took up a physical seat or blocked the aisle, it is standard CTB policy to charge for an extra passenger seat. However, 500 LKR for a short local trip is too high (a local fare is usually 50-100 LKR). He definitely overcharged the seat fare. Always ask for the printed machine ticket; they cannot fake the price on the printout.

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Bhante S.•6560 rep•1

Good to know. We will demand the printed ticket next time.

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Emma L.•9215 rep•2

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

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Noah D.•6065 rep•2

It is just a few dollars, sometimes it is easier to just pay it rather than fighting on a hot, moving bus.

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Dr. Nimal.•6370 rep•1

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