Tuk tuk mafia in Ella, is it safe to use PickMe.

To get around safely without paying exorbitant street prices, ask your guesthouse owner to call a trusted local driver for you. They usually have established relationships and can secure a fair, pre negotiated local rate on your behalf.

If a PickMe driver accepts your ride, local drivers might physically stop the vehicle and force you to get out. It is generally not safe or worth the intense hassle to try and use the apps directly in the main Ella town area.