Tuktuk meter scams in Colombo and how to travel safely

Yes, this is a well-known scam zone if you are near Fort or Pettah. The drivers parked directly outside the main exits operate as a mafia and refuse the meter to extort tourists. 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.