Tuktuk meter scams outside Colombo train station

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Chloe S.2080 rep2
asked about 8 hours ago

We just arrived at Colombo Fort train station and no tuktuk driver will use the meter They want 1500 rupees for a short ride Scam or normal

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Chloe S.2080 rep2

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Yes, this is a well-known scam zone. The drivers parked directly outside the Fort station 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, or just use the PickMe app.

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answered about 8 hours ago
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Roshan T.1570 rep1

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

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answered about 7 hours ago
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Chloe S.2080 rep2

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

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Malshan K.3030 rep1

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

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Oliver K.2475 rep2

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