Tuktuk drivers overcharging between Midigama and Ahangama at night

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Emma L.4545 rep2
asked about 9 hours ago

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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asked about 9 hours ago
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Emma L.4545 rep2

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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 to 800 LKR

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Suresh K.10830 rep1

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

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Emma L.4545 rep2

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

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Suresh K.10830 rep1

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

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Emma L.4545 rep2

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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Dr. Nimal.5110 rep1

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

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Noah D.3675 rep2

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

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Dr. Nimal.5110 rep1

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

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Noah D.3675 rep2

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