Tuktuk driver scams at Colombo Pettah bus station
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Yes, this is a well-known scam zone. The drivers parked directly outside the bus stand exits operate as a mafia and refuse the meter to extort tourists with heavy bags. Do not argue with them. Walk 100 meters down the road and flag a passing tuktuk with a red metered sign, or just use the PickMe app.
We finally got an Uber and escaped. Insane how aggressive they are.
Just use PickMe. It locks the price in and saves you 20 minutes of sweating and arguing.
I used Uber and the driver had to meet me a block away because the Pettah tuktuk drivers harass the rideshare drivers.
If they physically block you, shout "Police" loudly. They will scatter immediately. The tourist police are nearby.
They physically blocked my path when I tried to walk away to another driver.
Never negotiate with them. It just encourages the behavior. Keep walking until you find an honest driver.
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