Getting from Pettah bus terminal to the main train station safely
We are arriving at Pettah bus stand and need to get to Colombo Fort train station Tuktuk drivers are asking for 1000 rupees Scam
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3 Answers from travellers
Massive scam! The Pettah bus terminal and the Colombo Fort Railway Station are literally a 10-minute walk apart. They are on the same main road (Olcott Mawatha). Unless you have incredibly heavy luggage that physically prevents you from walking, do not take a tuk-tuk at all. Just walk out of the bus station, turn left, and walk straight down the sidewalk.
The walk is crowded but very safe. Just keep an eye on your pockets in the market crowds.
If you absolutely must take a tuktuk for your bags, use PickMe. It will cost less than 200 rupees.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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