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From my experience, there are few things that you should be aware of when traveling in public transport.
From my experience, there are few things that you should be aware of when traveling in public transport.
- Ask the conductor whether you can go to your destination from that bus before you get in. If your are a foreigner very simple English is enough to get this information. For example say you want to go to Matale, just say 'to matale' and they will understand, and some may even step forward to show a better bus. In some areas, there are several ways to get to the same destination, so better ask for the best bus, which reaches there faster
- Choose a suitable seat, where you can sit and see around properly. According to my experience, the left front sheet is the best, both for security and for better view.
- Never forget to take the ticket, especially if you are using government bus, because you will never know when the officers would come and check your ticket.
- Stay aware of your belongings. 99.9% Sri Lankan people are very nice and kind, butthere are few, who steel in the buses, so be careful! Never take your eyes off your precious items.
- Ladies must be double careful, since there are some rascals who try to have some cheap fun. They should follow special method when traveling by public bus. Of course this wont be a problem, if you are a foreigner and look different, because then they wont even come near you.
I've seen a lot tourists who travel by local transport service in Sri Lanka with no guide. They find their way through these books, without asking anybody.
Once I saw a foreign couple whomade their way to Sigiriya without much difficulty. Even, some of us Sri Lankans it is a little difficult if you haven't being there before.
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