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Tuktuk drivers overcharging between Midigama and Ahangama at night

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Sophia M.•8475 rep•2

After the party, tuk tuk drivers outside the club demanded 3000 LKR for a 5 minute drive back to Midigama. How do we negotiate this.

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This is the "night tariff" scam. Drivers waiting outside clubs collude to fix prices at exorbitant rates because they know you are drunk and have no other options. Never take the tuk-tuks parked directly at the club exit. Walk 100 meters down the main road away from the crowd and flag down a passing driver. You can usually negotiate a fair rate of 500-800 LKR for that distance.

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Amali D.•6210 rep•1

Having a dedicated driver from your hostel is the smartest and safest way to do it.

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Suresh K.•9100 rep•1

We usually arrange for our guesthouse driver to pick us up at a specific time.

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Oliver B.•6630 rep•2

Good advice, I will ask our host for a driver contact tomorrow.

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Sophia M.•8475 rep•2

One driver told me the road was dangerous at night so he had to charge more. Total lie.

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Sophia M.•8475 rep•2

If you show them the PickMe app price on your phone, they will sometimes match it just to get the fare.

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Suresh K.•9100 rep•1

Always agree on the price BEFORE you get in. Do not let them start driving before confirming the rate.

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Amali D.•6210 rep•1

We use PickMe, but sometimes no drivers accept it at 3 AM.

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Oliver B.•6630 rep•2

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