Taking local red buses down the south coast with surfboards

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Sophia M.6830 rep2
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We are looking for an adventure. Can we strap our surfboards to the roof of the public red CTB buses going from Galle to Mirissa.

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Sophia M.6830 rep2

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No, you cannot put anything on the roof of the red CTB buses. You must bring the boards inside. If it is a shortboard and the bus is empty, the conductor might let you stand in the back holding it. If it is a longboard or rush hour, they will absolutely refuse you entry. Rent a tuk-tuk instead for boards.

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Amali D.9660 rep1

Private AC minivans sometimes let you tie them to the back, but the public buses definitely will not.

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Suresh K.5390 rep1

We tried this. The conductor yelled at us and drove off. Take a tuk-tuk, it is only like 2000 rupees.

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Oliver B.5605 rep2

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