Tuktuk mafia scams at Pettah bus station Colombo

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Ethan J.6325 rep2
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We just arrived in Colombo and the tuktuk drivers outside the Pettah bus terminal are demanding 1500 rupees without a meter Is this a scam

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Ethan J.6325 rep2

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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.

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Kamal P.5620 rep2

They physically blocked my path when I tried to walk away to another driver. Very aggressive.

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Ethan J.6325 rep2

Never negotiate with them. It just encourages the behavior. Keep walking until you find an honest driver.

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Amali D.3805 rep2

I used Uber and the driver had to meet me a block away because the Pettah tuktuk drivers harass the rideshare drivers.

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Mia S.6355 rep2

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