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Kandy Lake tuk tuk drivers claiming the road is blocked to overcharge

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 1,634 travellers

Emma L.•1590 rep•2

A tuk tuk driver near Kandy Lake told us the main road was blocked for a festival and he had to take a long detour for 2000 LKR. Was this a scam.

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asked 5 months ago

Emma L.•1590 rep•2

2 Answers from travellers

✓Accepted Answer

This is a very common scam in Kandy. Unless it is the Esala Perahera week in August, the lake road is rarely blocked. They use this excuse to drive you in circles and charge you triple the metered rate. Always verify routes on Google Maps and use rideshare apps like PickMe when possible.

answered 5 months ago

Bhante S.•2240 rep•1

If a driver says the road is blocked, just tell them you will walk instead. Watch how quickly the road suddenly becomes unblocked.

answered 5 months ago

Noah D.•1000 rep•2

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