Guide to Driving a TukTuk/Rickshaw in Sri Lanka by TukTuk Rental [Beginner]

A basic guide to driving a tuktuk in Sri Lanka. At Tuktuk Rental we rent tuktuks from local Sri Lankans to help boost their income. We give these tuktuks to tourists for self-drive around the island letting them get off the beaten track and explore the roads less travelled.
www.tuktukrental.com
www.tuktuktournament.com
Also known as: autorickshaw, rickshaw, auto, three wheel or three-wheeler.

[@InternationalLawEnforcement]

@darren
Thank you so much 🌄💥
The support and the service for the tour is amazing
Thank you 👌

[@Wunderbaum64]

You really made my rainy Danish November evening good. Your presentation of the company, driving, safety, liability, experiences, and your attitude makes me even more excited to visit Sri Lanka in February . Count on seeing me as a customer of Tuk-tuk rentals.

[@TuktukRental]

You just made us tears of happiness! 🥹 Thank you for your kind words! We can’t wait to welcome you to our tiny island. 🛺🇱🇰

[@poojithaweerasingha2062]

The facts that Tom had explained here even locals didn't know about them. Excellent research!!

[@katd0gg]

was thinking of renting a tutktuk from a local but this videos pretty convincing

[@TuktukRental]

Great choice!

[@anttulleken4015]

Nailed it :-) Looking forward to my holiday...thanks Tom

[@vikash007ification]

Thanks

[@ronnie5569]

Hey man, great intro. Will I need an International Driver Permit? Coming from Australia.

[@TuktukRental]

Hey mate, To drive a Tuktuk in Sri Lanka, you must apply for a local driving permit. You can use this with your Australian licence (3-month valid local permit) or International Driving Permit (12-month valid local permit). Drop us a message, and we will be happy to share more details. 🛺🇱🇰
Cheers, Pawan

[@blokeabouttown2490]

Do I need to have a motorcycle endorsement on my drivers licence to drive an auto-rickshaw (tuktuk) in Sri Lanka?

[@TuktukRental]

In order to drive a tuktuk in Sri Lanka, you need to be able to drive a car (B-endorsement) in your home-country!

[@123makore]

What is the capacity of the trunk,
Is there enough space for a big suitcase?
The tuk tuk can be locked?

[@TuktukRental]

Depends on the size of the suitcase really! Drop us an email and we'll send through comprehensive and detailed information.

[@TheMonalisa1976]

What makes you different from others that you charge much more for rental?

[@TuktukRental]

Great question Monalisa! Here's a few reasons why we think we're the best tuktuk rental company in the world!
1) We source all our tuktuks from local owners and pay them above market rates for their vehicle.
2) We only use high quality and serviced tuktuks which undergo a detailed inspection, repairs and maintenance before and after every hire.
3) We pay our staff above market rates for their services and invest deeply in them through training, resources and capacity building.
4) We give our customer access to our digital Sri Lankan attractions map with over 1,000 locations, created by people who have spent 35 years combined in the Sri Lankan tourism industry and updated on a weekly basis by our customers on the road
5) We provide our customers access to our “on-the-road” group of all current TukTuk Rental travellers in the country so they can ask for recommendations, assistance, and meet up for a cold brown ale or to go gallivanting across the countryside;
6) We provide 24/7 support, security and safety for our customers
7) We guarantee our vehicles and make sure our customers aren't out of pocket for any mechanical issues they encounter on the road by reimbursing all mechanical work and/or damage associated with fair wear and tear. In the extremely rare case that your vehicle can't be repaired on the road, we'll drive you out a new one asap and free of charge!
8) We provide comprehensive vehicles insurance.