Safety of hailing tuk tuks in Colombo at 3 AM after clubbing
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Violent crime against tourists is very low, but as two females at 3 AM, do NOT hail random unmetered tuk-tuks off the street. Late-night drivers outside clubs often overcharge aggressively and can be inappropriate. Always use the PickMe or Uber apps. The driver and route are tracked by GPS, which guarantees safety and a fair price.
Do not let the driver take "shortcuts" through dark alleys.
Always sit in the back and do not engage in overly friendly conversation with street drivers late at night.
Share your trip status on the app with a friend back home just for extra peace of mind.
Yes, Colombo is a 24-hour city, you will find PickMe cars and tuk-tuks running all night.
If the apps are not working, ask the security guard at the club to call a trusted driver for you.
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