Finding sober tuktuk drivers after late night beach parties

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Emma L.7505 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

We are partying at Trax in Ahangama. How do we ensure we get a sober tuk tuk driver at 3 AM to get back to our hostel safely.

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Emma L.7505 rep2

4 Answers from travellers

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Do not hail a random tuk-tuk parked directly outside the club exit at 3 AM. Many of those drivers have been awake for 20 hours and some drink while waiting. The absolute safest method is to ask your guesthouse owner the afternoon before to pre-book a trusted driver from their village to pick you up at a specific time.

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Dr. Nimal.8590 rep1

Pre-booking sounds like the best plan. I will ask our host to arrange someone.

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Emma L.7505 rep2

If you must take a street tuk-tuk, walk 100 meters down the main Galle road and flag a passing one. They are usually more alert.

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Bhante S.9840 rep1

You can also use the PickMe app. Drivers working for the app are generally held to a higher standard and tracked via GPS.

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Noah D.7160 rep2

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