Scams by tuktuk drivers and bus conductors in Pettah

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Thomas D.2655 rep2
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We just arrived at Colombo Fort station and tuktuk drivers are demanding 1500 rupees to take us to the Pettah bus stand Scam or normal

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Thomas D.2655 rep2

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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 train station, turn left, and walk straight down the sidewalk.

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Chaminda W.620 rep1

If you absolutely must take a tuktuk for your bags, use PickMe. It will cost less than 200 rupees.

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Amelia N.455 rep2

Thanks, we will just walk it. Glad I asked.

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Thomas D.2655 rep2

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