Tuktuk scams traveling from Colombo to Kandy

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Suresh K.1135 rep2
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A tuktuk driver in Colombo offered to drive us all the way to Kandy for 15000 rupees Is this a normal thing or a scam

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Suresh K.1135 rep2

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It is not necessarily a "scam" in price (15,000 is somewhat standard for a long distance private hire), but it is a terrible idea. A tuk-tuk ride to Kandy will take 4-5 hours, it is incredibly bumpy, you will breathe exhaust fumes the entire way, and they struggle up the mountain passes. Take the AC train for 2000 rupees or an AC taxi for slightly more than the tuk-tuk price.

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Amali D.1530 rep2

Do not do this. You will arrive with a sore back and a headache. The train is beautiful.

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Oliver B.1365 rep2

If he insists, just say you already bought train tickets. They usually leave you alone after that.

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Noah D.7525 rep2

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