Latest news on Colombo public bus strikes and taxi scams

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Lars V.12720 rep2
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I read the latest news about a bus strike in Colombo Are tuktuk drivers using this as a scam to overcharge tourists at the stations

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4 Answers from travellers

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Yes, the strike was temporary but street touts at Pettah are still telling tourists the buses are not running as a scam. The buses are back to normal today. Just walk past the guys yelling at the entrance and ask the conductor inside the bus.

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Kasun P.13355 rep2

I got caught in this yesterday. Paid 2000 rupees for a tuktuk because they convinced me the south coast buses were all cancelled.

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Chloe M.11055 rep2

Thank you I will just head straight to the terminal and ignore the touts.

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Lars V.12720 rep2

Always check the local news sites like Daily Mirror LK for actual strike updates, not the guys at the bus stand.

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Nimali D.16455 rep2

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