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Tuktuk and bus scams traveling to East Coast Arugam Bay

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Jack W.•7160 rep•2

We are trying to take a bus from Pottuvil to Arugam Bay A tuktuk driver told us buses do not run that route anymore Scam

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100% a scam. It is a 10-minute drive from Pottuvil to Arugam Bay and local buses run that road frequently. The tuk-tuk drivers in Pottuvil know tourists are tired after the long cross-country trip and try to extort high fares (often 1500+ LKR) for a very short ride. Just walk to the bus stand or negotiate a tuk-tuk down to 300-400 LKR.

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Nimali D.•9010 rep•1

If you have heavy surfboards, the bus might refuse you, so a tuktuk is your only option. But negotiate hard.

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Ruwan P.•7280 rep•1

The bus costs like 40 rupees, it is insanely cheap.

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Sophie T.•9245 rep•2

We only have backpacks. We will just wait for the local bus.

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Jack W.•7160 rep•2

Good call. Just walk a bit down the road and flag down a passing red CTB bus.

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Nimali D.•9010 rep•1

We fell for this and paid 2000 rupees. Do not trust the guys waiting right where the Colombo bus drops you off.

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Sophie T.•9245 rep•2

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