Yala jeep drivers demanding extra entrance fees after partying

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Ethan J.4125 rep2
asked about 2 months ago

Our jeep driver picked us up hungover from our hotel in Tissa. At the gate he asked for an extra 8000 rupees saying park fees increased overnight. Is this a scam.

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Ethan J.4125 rep2

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Absolutely a scam. Park fees do not randomly increase overnight without a massive government announcement. Drivers prey on tired tourists. Insist on walking to the official DWC ticket counter to pay the fee yourself.

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Kamal P.500 rep1

Do not hand him any cash. If he refuses to let you pay at the counter, step out of the jeep and report him to the park wardens.

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Lucas M.3925 rep2

This happened to us. We asked for the printed government receipt and he suddenly remembered he made a calculation mistake.

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Chloe T.4100 rep2

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