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Renting a scooter in Colombo, is it safe to drive in traffic.

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Isaac D.•80 rep•1

Is city traffic too chaotic for a foreigner to handle a motorbike safely.

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Isaac D.•80 rep•1

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Renting a scooter and driving in Colombo traffic is highly discouraged for foreign tourists, especially absolute beginners. The traffic is incredibly dense, chaotic, and heavily dominated by aggressive buses and tuk tuks that follow their own unwritten rules. It is exceptionally stressful and dangerous. You should strictly rely on cheap Uber or PickMe rides within the capital, and save the scooter rentals for the much quieter southern beach towns.

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