Tuktuk meter scams at Colombo Pettah bus station
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No, most drivers in Colombo are honest and use meters. However, the drivers parked directly outside the Pettah terminal (and Fort Railway Station) operate as a rogue mafia. They prey on exhausted tourists. Never negotiate with them. Keep a firm grip on your bags, walk 100 meters away from the terminal, and flag down a moving tuk-tuk with a red "Metered" sign, or use the PickMe app.
Do the metered tuktuks charge extra for heavy luggage
Or tell them "No meter, no ride" before you even put your bags inside.
PickMe is a lifesaver in Colombo. It completely eliminates the haggling stress.
Sometimes they will try to say the meter is broken. Just get out and find another one.
No, the meter rate covers the ride regardless of your bags, as long as they fit safely in the back.
If they touch your bags, yell "Police" loudly. There is a tourist police post very close to the bus stand.
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