Meter Tuk Tuks in Sri lanka

In my previous post i have explanied about the Tuk tuks which are also knows as trishaw or auto rickshaw. Before some time, you will have to pay the told amount to the tuk tuks. You can bargain if you feel the fare is too high.

But recently Sri Lanka is introduced with meter tuk tuks.It is just a simple theory. Tuk Tuk tuk driers will charge you for the kilo meters you travel. There is a meter fixed and you will be shown the fare in real time while travelling. Apparently it is a good idea. Both parties will get the what they wanted. They much charge Rupees 32 per Km. 

While speaking about meter tuk tuks in Sri Lanka, i came across a meter tuk tuk. It was an emergency and i had no any way to travel. So i took a tuk tuk. Once i already traveled to that place. I thought i will be paying a fair amount. But unfortunately i had some worst experiences. 

1. The Metered tuk tuk driver went very slow - Every time he was dragging, i could see the meter increasing. 
2. He purposely got in to traffic and tuk tuk was travelling around 12 -15 Km per hour. 
3. I had to pay more that what i normally pay. 
4. I had to pay him more than what i paid him last time. Rupees 30 More!
5. I was clueless about the tuk tuk fairs.
6. I was frustrated. 
7. I got late and my total day was sucked.
8. The driver was talking bot. He was talking non-stop and purposely slowing the tuk tuk.

At the end of the meter tuk tuk travel i was totally frustated. I couldn't argue with him because i was already late. So when you are travelling in Tuk Tuk, i have simple advice for you all.

1. Sri Lankan Bus services are better than Tuk Tuk. So go for a bus.
2. If the driver is purposely making slow, then ask him to go fast.
3. Take few seconds to check the traveled distance and the charge.
4. If you find he is cheating, please call police. 
5. Always for for a non-meter tuk tuk for long distances.
6. For short distance tuk tuk is good.

So there are the simple advices i can give you regarding metered tuk tuks. If you need any more denials, just leave a comment. I will response as soon as possible. 

Picture of a Meter Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk also known as Auto Rickshaw or Three wheeler is a common vehicle in Sri Lanka. It is commonly used by middle class people. It is a simple and easy vehicle to travel. In recent years Tuk Tuk placed the need of cabs in Sri Lanka.

Picture of Tuk Tuk aka three wheeler 

The Name Tuk Tuk originated just because of the sound this vehicle makes when it starts. Tuks can be comfortable enough to hold three people. It is the fastes method to travell in any part of Sri Lanka. (for small distance)

There are few things you need to take care when travelling via Tuk tuks.

1. The Tuk Tuks are really fast. 
2. Your life is not in your hand when travelling via tuks. 
3. Before taking Tuk Tuks, ask the driver the charge to travel to the specific place. Otherwise you will have to pay more than what you should pay. 
4. If you are a foreigner then you will have to pay at least five times more than what you should pay.so always be with a guide.
5. You can get tuk tuks anywhere in Sri Lanka. 
6. You won't feel bored, because tuk tuk drivers won't close their mouth. 
7. Comfortable and fresh air

So i pointed out most of the important facts about tuk tuks of Sri Lanka. Hope you will enjoy the tuk tuk ride ;) If you want more facts about tuktuks then go for WikiPedia Tuk Tuks.

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