I Was Told To Avoid These Buses In Sri Lanka
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- Опубликовано: 21 фев 2022
- I Was Told To Avoid These Buses In Sri Lanka - Bus ride from Ella to Bandarawela
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I heard a lot about these local buses in Sri Lanka. I was told the drivers are driving crazy, they speed a lot and you get motion sickness pretty fast. Still, I was curious to experience a local bus ride in Sri Lanka. So, I started a journey from Ella to Bandarawela. Join me on this bus ride in Sri Lanka…
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I also wondered why you didn't upload a video for 3 days 😅
I was waiting to see your 🎥. Happy to see you brother😊🙏🇱🇰
@ there is some wrong calculation...1,50,000 SLR is equal to 742 US $........
Did you say 48? OMG, simply.
Happy to see you are back after 3 days. Was wondering what happened to you. Jetlag Warriors was MIA for a week and now it's Ken Abroad, oh man !!!
Anyway, now, l know why 😄🤓😂
Few things
1. The seat you sat (right behind the driver's seat) is normally reserved for religious persons like monks and etc (in any religion). Anyone can sit there but when such a person gets on the bus normally he or she is given that seat.
2. Normally when the bell is rung, the bus will stop the most nearest next bus stop. After the people get on and get off the bus at a stop, the conductor (the person who gives tickets) rings the bell (once or twice) signing to driver "Ok let's go".
In case of an emergency, you can ring the bell continuesly. The bus will stop and everyone will look at you... ! 😄
@@manuelaffonso2191 Yep same here anyone can sit until a religious clergy get into the bus :)
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@John Clifford Fosterwood 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
In India 4 rows of seat behind driver is for reserved for ladies
Nice culture
The bus drivers who operate on these routes are very familiar even with the people who ride their bus in a daily basis, then they oblige by dropping them off at the point closest to their neighborhood because these people have to walk miles to their homes. I have asked the bus drivers many a times to drop me where I need to be dropped off. Upcountry drivers have road discipline and are safe particularly because it’s a dangerous and windy routes. They are conscious drivers. Enjoy the hill country. The place is breathtaking
Well, you travelled from a Government bus. Government bus drivers drive safely when comparing to private bus drivers.
Yes. Private drivers are former lorry drivers carrying chickens, cattle, pigs to slaughter.
They have no regard to the passengers.
They have no education.
They were living in jungles before they got driving license.
They speak foul language.
They are hot tempered
They are ever ready to get into a brawl.
They don't care about road rules.
They don't care the police.
They don't care for the passengers inside.
They don't care the safety of passengers.
They go very slow killing passenger time if they want.
They also go very fast , reckless , if a Government bus is following them.
This is called the Sri Lanka bus culture. It's unique to Sri Lanka.
It might be a tourist attraction in the future. Because travelling in a Private bus in Sri Lanka amounts to a roller coaster ride in another country.
All they need is Income.
Passengers can go to hell.
@@rukshandezoysa6171 This is kind of racist. Because everyone is not like this...
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I travel in private busses everyday. 99% are like the way I described. Conductors are also no better. They complement the drivers.
To drive a vehicle :
He should be disciplined
He should have patience
He should follow rules
He must have basic education (OL)
To drive a passenger bus he should be :
Mindful that he's carrying people.
He should not enter into a race with CTB busses.
Private drivers cannot judge the speed of the vehicles in front because they apply brakes every 5 seconds. Why ?
Because they can't judge the speed of the vehicle in front. Suddenly they realise it's too close , and immediately apply brakes, causing discomfort to the passengers. This happens every 5 seconds.
They accelerate very high as if they have to beat all vehicles on the road.
They sway the bus , it's easy with the hydraulic steering.
Total disregard that there are people inside. These drivers have never travelled in a bus when they were small boys. I think they travelled in bullock carts. They have no idea what passengers go through when they apply brakes always , sway tge bus and sudden acceleration.
I blame the Government for giving driving license to hooligans and risking the lives of passengers.
Bus drivers license should be a special license. Not the normal heavy vehicle license. Normal heavy license, he can drive a Tipper or container. Not a bus.
Bus driving should be different.
It's the don't care attitude of Government as well.
Government knows people travelling by bus are poor people and foolish too, so don't bother about them.
CTB drivers are disciplined. They don't go fast unless the road is clear.
There is a big difference between travelling in a CTB and Private bus.
CTB drivers have some education, they are not jungle boys. They speak politely. Speak good language. They are Mindful that these are people in the bus , not cattle.
@@rukshandezoysa6171 why are you so rude towards bus drivers lol. I know what you are saying is true. I hate those bus drivers too. But everyone is not like that and what the hell are you keep repeating they are not educated and jungle boys. And according to you people who are travelling in bus are foolish people. WOW.......what kind of mindset do you have my friend. ....
You can comment the exact same thing without being rude. Rest is up to you.....
Have a good day just chill....
When someone rings the bell driver stops the bus at the bus stop... Then after the conductor rings the bell driver starts to go... That's how the bus system works... We should ring the bell a few distance before the stop that we need to get off 🚌
In Malaysia we also used that method...but nowdays bus servised only popular in big town especially among foreign workers.Local prefer their motobikes or cars.
In my experience in Sri Lanka, bus drivers in the upcountry are more disciplined than in the low country drivers. Sloping, winding roads are dangerous and they do not have races to catch passengers.
That's because they don't have the liberty to drive like maniacs on the winding mountain roads.
That was a CTB bus and they do not drive crazy like the private buses. These drivers are well trained and they respect the rules and people they carry. The conductor of the bus rings twice to indicate to the driver, it is OK to leave now and passengers ring twice when they want to alight the bus. Always ask the bus Route number from someone who speaks English and that would be easy for anyone to find the right bus in a place like that.
I accidently met your channel Ken and now I've completed sri lanka vedio series hope to see more places your visiting in sri lanka. And I must say that your kindness and humanity most importantly your friendly genuine smile makes it easy to communicate in another country. keep it up Ken . Best of luck have a great time in sri lanka 🥺❤️
Thank you and welcome to the channel 😊
sl being a small island it amazes me that the temperature is so different . i just checked and negombo 24 haputale 13 nuwara eliya 9 . on 1 holiday we left colombo being 32 arrived in nuwaraeliya was 14 and at night there was dew on the windows . just like in the milder winter in parts of europe . i always miss sl and its people .
love you from sri lanka
Ya Sri Lanka has different types of environment systems
Hey, I'm from Sri Lanka. I'm so happy to see you like this because you are trying to get the real vibe of Sri Lanka. Just yesterday I caught your channel and I watched your all Sri Lankan videos and those videos were superb. Especially the way you deal with locals is so wonderful. Now I have become a big fan of yours. Hope to meet you before going to Germany. Good luck and explore the whole of Sri Lanka !!!
I hope he resigns
You will need to ring bell of the bus to go off from the bus. Once you leave from the bus the conductor rings the bell.
Wow, your bus ride brought back my memories during my younger years. I used to take this type of buses...no bus stop, just put up your hand and the bus would stop. And just press the bell when reached the destination. What a great experience for you, Ken, to enjoy this type of bus ride...👍👍👏
Common character of a good seller, always don't accept 'no' as an aswer from your potential customer.
There are so many nice places in Sri Lanka to visit - nuweraeliya moon plains, neligala temple, nuweraeliya little England cottages , knuckles , Riverstone, kandy, Anuradhapura, polonaruwa , sigiriya, sinharaja rain forest
Nice Sri Lanka jersey ! Also wow what an interesting bus ride, the door to the bus is also open, allowing the breeze in ☺️
Yay - was looking forward to the next.
I'm from Bandarawela, Thank you for showing our town to world.. 😍
BTW If you need any thing around here, I'm happy to help you. 😍
An interesting bus ride, Ken...can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the journey. Bandarawela is quite a bustling town. Wonderful of you to walk around and show us the town. Aha, some chilli wadei, a faluda and a yummy coconut which is always your favourite.
Interesting content as always. Looking forward to Part 2.
This area of the hill country is super beautiful as you have been able to see. Wealthier people visit these towns when the season is at its hottest in the lowlands, to take a break from the heat.
Greetings from Simmo and Julia J here in Wales. That looked quite an adventure on the bus. I can't remember the last time I was on a bus myself. We loved the market with the colourful stalls. Really friendly people again everywhere you go. Stay well and safe Ken 🙏 🇱🇰
Those orange coconuts are called king coconuts. There are several verities too and the age and environmental conditions affect flavours. Some are very sweet, some are more salty with lots of electrolytes. Some give you a tingle in your tongue which I assume is from partial fermentation. Bad ones are usually full of tanning.
Hello Ken. Nice too see you again.These short distant buses dont drive crazily. Long distant busses like colombo to badulla, Ella to down-south drive crazily.
You got in a government bus. The red colour and you can see the lion badge. They are generally not crazy like the private buses who race with each other to get more people before the other bus.
Glad to know you are okay. Thanks for the video Ken.
The bus you took was a CTB one. Those red colour ones are not private but managed by Sri Lanka Transport Board. They are not the scary ones. The other colourful ones managed by private owners
Glad to see your videos again Ken. Thank you.
Hiya Ken, enjoyable video. Thank you for the tour around. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
Just another fun fact. When a monk gets into the bus, the one who seats on the first row should give him/her the seat. Which in this case your seat. xD
I have been waiting for a video of you Ken. Perfect time 👍🙌😋
This is rare!!! I've never been to Sri Lanka, thanks Ken for bringing us there.
Great adventure Ken, and love the Sri Lanka shirt 💪
Keep exploring and enjoy buddy 👊
And as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌😉
Very nostalgic give me a lot of beautiful memories during my childhood days. It is like Malaysia in the 70s.
These type of mini buses are bit rate here in Sri Lanka..You can't easily see a bus like this here in Colombo...These are used in rural areas(a bit slow + these usually doesn't travel between cities ) that too functioned by the government :)
Oh I was thinking about your delay. Here you are Ken.
I'm back 🙌
Good vlog ken
Was waiting to see if Ken bump into the mythical Yes man
Another great episode Ken, cheers...!!!
Your vlogs are so pure and they always make me miss my little crazy island! Loved all your videos 😄 Hi from Italy!
Thanks Ken, as always I enjoyed your video. Never been to Sri Lanka, the video is educational.Cheers from Australia.
Your vlog brings back memories of our childhood in Sri Lanka . Looking forward to your next video .
Hi Ken, you took the non-tourist route to Bandarawela from Ella, which is going through our village as well, and this is the road I usually enjoy on my motorcycles.
Travelling on a Sri Lankan bus is as the closest experience as you can get to being on a space shuttle. Unfortunately you haven't met the right driver yet 😄, 🚀
Oh my it's so true ... 👌🤣🤣🤣
OMG...🤣🤣🤣you are correct..funny
Wow Nash, how many space shuttles have you been on ?
Love your smile ❤ Thank you for coming.
Enjoyed this trip of yours. Keep exploring. Following you closely in Sri Lanka.
Bus rides on Sri Lankan coastal roads can be quite scary. It's a good thing that the roads mostly don't have long straight stretches for buses to build up speed. Scary bus rides are a worse experience if you sit directly behind the driver as you can see the impossible overtaking attempts etc. It is best to sit further back so that there is less awareness of the crazy driving - 'ignorance is bliss'. It also good to avoid the back seat as it is the bumpiest ride. The worst & scariest bus ride I ever had was in Karnataka, India.
Bell is used to indicate stop the bus and go again.. You can ring it yourself.. Nice vlog bro
Hello Ken,
Love the way explore real Srilankan taste from local areas. I think you can meet most frindly people in Srilanka. Sray safe and enjoy .
Your videos are always interesting to watch..🙂
Love from Sri Lanka dude🇱🇰💖
Man! ever knew Sri Lanka was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
At 8:11, the view of the tea-plantation from the bus is awesome. At 14:48, it is interesting to see lottery tickets being sold in the identical and colourfull stalls.
We expect that more videos from Sri Lanka & Love you from 🇱🇰
Hi Ken 👋🏻 whoaa...it's been ages since I last took a public bus 🤣 I almost forgot the routes 😅 because now mostly I drive or take a grab sometimes I travel by mrt/lrt 😅
Really awesome journey , it's quite relaxing besides you are enjoying the views and sceneries 👍 very typical busy station once you arrived at the town 👍 the locals are friendly and nice as always , thanks for showing us around Ken I enjoyed watching 👍🥰
I also haven't been on a public bus for a while 😅 thank you 😊
Hi Ken, welcome to my home town Bandarawela. I think you have a lot of memorable things in your journey Srilanka.wish you all the best.
Amazing video 🔥🔥👍❤️
in rural areas there are no bus stops but in urban areas they cant stop everywhere
the amount of times you manage to say "here" and "there" never seize to amaze me.Luv the vlogs .....
Ken PLEASE GO STH, TO UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK, Safari Tour 👉 - Should be great!! Elephants, birds Etc, Take Care
Make videos every day...and meet Ali and davud bro...wait for a collab machan ❤️
> The driver isn't driving that crazily
> me watching the video, getting motion sick already
😂 Looks like a beautiful town; can't wait for your next video!
Nice video super. My vilage is bandarawela . Wish your all the best ken .
Was waiting for your videos 🙏🙏
U know ken...we in malaysia got this kind of bus back then in the 70's 80's and 90's..we also got minibus roaming around Kuala Lumpur..bring back my childhood days...after the millennium no more this kind of bus in Malaysia...😄
These buses are very rare in Sri Lanka....You can't find this here in Colombo,Sri Lanka( Btw I like this small and sweet tho) ..This is used in rural side that too functioned by government..
Awesome vlogs 🔥🔥👍❤️
Hello idol Ken good evening everyone the same goes for, us in the province, our internet here is weak, sometimes it disappear, wow l like it 😄😄😄😄❤❤❤❤❤🇵🇭
Aww I like your videos beautiful views 😍 lovely lovely 🇱🇰❤️
This is the Kithalella to Bandarawela bus, which even I used, my boarding was just 1 kilometer from Bandarawela on Kithalella Road,
Welcome to SL. 👍👍Subscribed. Waiting for your next video.
Welcome to the channel 🙌😊
Thank you so much choosing my country to travel Ken 🇱🇰🇱🇰. Really appreciate you try to speak our language 😊 . Enjoy your tour.. 👍 another subscriber form srilanka 😊
The thing you ate like..wadei..and the drink you had with bottle youghrt drink..mix with strawberry flauver..any way happy that you giving the details..its very intersting to watch your video..thanks.hope your Haputale video will come soon...have a nice day ken..👍
Hello, hello.well come to Sri Lanka, nice video and keep it up. bro..
Ken go to Diyathalawa, New zealand farm in Ambewela, walk from ohiya to horton plains. These are less touristy areas and views are amazing
Nice video. Ken.
These buses reminds me of what we had in the 80s or early 90s..... Travelling using the local buses like the locals.....After extensive travelling around Malaysia, Thailand & now Sri Lanka, your tolerance towards spicy food, fish or seafood has definitely been much better than before..... In other words, exposing and experiencing different cultures, trying out different food has made you more adaptable in any situation.... Glad to part of the journey....As always, stay safe, be vigilant.. Take care on there...
These type of mini buses are bit rate here in Sri Lanka..You can't easily see a bus like this here in Colombo...These are used in rural areas(a bit slow + these usually doesn't travel between cities ) that too functioned by the government :)
hi ken, my name is nishantha & i wached some of your vedios of visit in sri lanka. a`m in bandarawela & i so y`r vedio just now. enjoy the tour and good luck.
That little town that you stopped to change buses is interesting and thecstalls looks quaint and clean👍
It is so much fun riding the local bus!! 👍✌️
Are there similar buses in rural Thailand? I think I never saw some🤔
Thank you so much for visiting my country, To win the world, the cancer of war must be eradicated from the world
Nice t shirt brother ..another nice vlog ..enjoy ur stay in sri lanka
Nice to see, beautiful nature and very ,,Modern,, busses. Ken, Greetings from Holland and Take Care. 🙏
Haputale Is legendary, hope you met The yes Man 😃👍
thanks for the nice vedio my friend...
Brother really interesting your video I wached all of them.You will come negombo also
Drivers of hill area are safe and care than Jaffna -Collombo, Trincomali-Collombo, Anuradhapura-Colombo (they cannot drive fast due geographical condition)
2.22.22 ... Happy Twosday, Ken and everyone here.
What a date today, right 😄
@@KenAbroad yeah, that's right 😄
Hala_____
I love your episode.
I'm with you
All the way South African🇿🇦🇿🇦
Welcome to SL ❤ subscribed 👍
Awesome video
99 is an express route number, it comes all the way to COLOMBO, these are the crazy bus routes you were taking about.
1.10 the fish cost only 41 rupees, which is 80 Malaysian cents. That fish would cost 15 Malaysian Ringgit = 700 Rupees in Malaysia.
I think he said 700 though and not 70. Think there might was a misunderstanding 😅
@@KenAbroad yes mr.ken , that fisherman didnt know how to pronounce 700 rupees. He meant 700 rupees. That is the price of 1kg of Tuna fish in Srilanka.
Actually that fish was not a tuna , traditionally called ATAWALLA , fresh tuna is usually exported , only lower grade ones sold here and those are too bit expensive ,may be around 800 to 1000 rupees
Thanks for sharing this video.
Awesome man!
Your vedio is very nice.
From srilanka
Your videos are so good..i dont miss any
Tolles Video, wie immer
Woaa this bus ride reminds me of my younger days especially that long line above yr head (the bell). Nostalgic.
What a vibe by Ken exploring the cool mini bus ( a rare bus in cities, you could find these type of buses mainly in rural areas ) ❤️🤛🏼
That fish might be Rs.700 per Kg most probably.( he didn't know the numbers in English )
Btw what I like is that you can get off the bus whenever you want where it is the vice versa here in Colombo, Sri Lanka 😐
Waiting for next 🇱🇰❤️:)
I agree with you.
1:00 No he said 70 hundred Rupee, = 7000/= 😂
@@gnccreations277 Insane..No it's 700 😅🤛🏼
Very happy enjoy yourself....mr ken
lovely journey :-)
I really like you bro. I really like your videos. I can still remember the days here
I'm your big fan in Sri Lanka....Your videos are very beautiful and interesting ......♥️♥️♥️
Ken , survival tip, try to avoid sitting on the same side as the driver as in most accidents passengers on that side get hurt/ killed Also in an empty busvavoid the seats reserved for clergy and pregnant ladies as you will have to give up your seat if the bus fills up later and they get on.
Nice to see you after 3 days.