Arugam Bay · Sri Lanka

Your private driver across Sri Lanka.

Airport pickups, island-wide transfers and multi-day tours — door to door in a brand-new, air-conditioned car. A friendly, award-winning local driver with years of experience, and someone you can actually trust on the road.

★★★★★ Loved by travellers ● Available 24 / 7 ● Fair prices, agreed upfront ● English-friendly
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Driver Mubarak welcoming a group of travellers at Sri Lanka airport arrivals
CBV 4790
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Airports served
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Destinations islandwide
24/7
Day & night
100%
Private & direct
What we do

One driver, every kind of trip

From a quick airport run to a week touring the whole island — booked in one message and handled by the same trusted driver, start to finish.

Airport Transfers

Reliable pickups & drop-offs at Colombo (CMB) and Mattala (HRI). We track your flight and meet you at arrivals with your name on a board.

CMB & HRI · meet & greet

Island-Wide Transfers

Point-to-point rides to anywhere in Sri Lanka — Ella, Kandy, Galle, Yala, the south coast and beyond. A fair price agreed before you set off, and a driver who knows every road.

46+ set routes

Multi-Day Tours

Build your own Sri Lanka road trip. Fuel, driver, food and accommodation all bundled into one simple all-inclusive daily rate — you just enjoy the ride.

All-inclusive daily rate

Day Trips & Safaris

Elephants at Yala & Udawalawe, waterfalls, tea country, surf beaches. Door-to-door day trips with a driver who knows where to stop.

Wildlife & sightseeing
Find us

Based in Arugam Bay

On the Main Road in Arugam Bay, on Sri Lanka's east coast. We pick up island-wide, day or night — just say where and when.

What travellers say

4.9 · 16 reviews
Lena Hoffmann🇩🇪 Germany

Mubarak collected us from Colombo airport at 2 a.m., right on time and smiling. Brand-new car, ice-cold AC, and he made the long drive to Arugam Bay feel easy and safe. Booked him again for our day trips.

James Whitfield🇬🇧 United Kingdom

The most reliable driver we found in Sri Lanka. Fair price agreed on WhatsApp before we set off — no surprises, no haggling. He knew all the best spots to stop for photos and food.

Noa Peretz🇮🇱 Israel

We surf in Arugam Bay every year and Mubarak is now our go-to. Always on time, super friendly, and the car is immaculate. He even waited while we grabbed breakfast. Highly recommend!

Sophie Nguyen🇦🇺 Australia

Did a four-day tour with Mubarak — Ella, Kandy, Yala. Safe driver, spotless car, and genuinely lovely company. He treated us like friends, not tourists. Worth every rupee.

Camille Dubois🇫🇷 France

Chauffeur ponctuel, voiture impeccable et prix honnête. Mubarak parle très bien anglais et connaît la région par cœur. Nous le recommandons les yeux fermés !

Michael Brooks🇺🇸 United States

Booked a Mattala airport transfer and it could not have been smoother. Our flight was delayed two hours — he tracked it and was still waiting with a sign. A total professional.

Daan Visser🇳🇱 Netherlands

Great driver and very safe on the mountain roads to Ella. Car was cool and comfortable. We waited a couple of minutes at pickup, but he called ahead to let us know. Would book again.

Giulia Ricci🇮🇹 Italy

Autista gentilissimo e puntuale, auto nuova e pulitissima. Ci ha portati a Yala per il safari all'alba senza problemi. Un'esperienza fantastica, grazie Mubarak!

Anna Kuznetsova🇷🇺 Russia

Very comfortable ride across the whole island. Mubarak is calm, careful and kind. The car is new, with cold water and phone charging. He made our honeymoon trip completely stress-free.

Emily Carter🇨🇦 Canada

We felt completely safe with our two kids. Careful driving, plenty of room for luggage and boards on the roof, and Mubarak was so patient with the little ones. An absolute gem.

Marco Steiner🇨🇭 Switzerland

Reliable, punctual and fair. Organised our airport pickup and three day trips entirely over WhatsApp — everything exactly as agreed. The new Toyota is very comfortable.

Carlos Moreno🇪🇸 Spain

Conductor excelente y muy amable. Coche nuevo y con aire acondicionado. Nos llevó de Arugam Bay a Galle sin prisas, parando donde quisimos. Cien por cien recomendable.

Erik Lindqvist🇸🇪 Sweden

Solid, safe driver and a spotless car. Good English and honest pricing. The long transfer to Colombo went smoothly. Would happily use Mubarak again next trip.

Aoife Byrne🇮🇪 Ireland

Cannot recommend Mubarak enough. Picked us up at all hours, always cheerful, and the car is brand new and immaculate. He genuinely cares that you have a good time.

Yuki Tanaka🇯🇵 Japan

Very kind and careful driver. Clean new car, cold AC, and always on time. He helped us plan our whole route around the island. Thank you, Mubarak!

Kasia Nowak🇵🇱 Poland

Our multi-day tour was the highlight of the trip. Safe driving, a fair all-in price, and Mubarak knows every good viewpoint and place to eat. It felt like travelling with a friend.

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Muba Taxi Service's white two-tone Toyota Raize at Mattala
Front view of the Toyota Raize
Rear view of the Toyota Raize with roof box
The ride

Travel in a brand-new Toyota

A spotless, two-tone Toyota Raize kept in top condition — cool, smooth and comfortable, mile after mile. Plenty of room for you and your luggage, even on the long hauls.

Ice-cold air conditioningBeat the tropical heat the whole way
4 seats + roof luggage boxSurfboards & suitcases? No problem
Phone charging & cold waterSmall comforts on every journey
Child-friendly & family-safeCareful driving, room for the kids to rest
SL CBV 4790 Fully insured · clean & sanitised before every trip
Popular routes

Where would you like to go?

Private-car transfers from Arugam Bay to anywhere on the island. Tell us your route and Mubarak will send you a fair, personal quote — usually within minutes, with honest deals on round trips and longer tours.

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No match — message us on WhatsApp for a quote.

Planning a longer trip? Multi-day tours bundle fuel, driver, food & accommodation into one simple all-inclusive daily rate — everything included, nothing hidden. And quotes are always for the whole car, not per person.

Don't see your stop? We go everywhere — just ask
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Mubarak, the Muba Taxi Service driver, beside his car
MUBARAKYour driver
Meet your driver

Driven by Mubarak

Hi, I'm M. A. Mubarak — born and raised on Sri Lanka's east coast and the friendly face behind Muba Taxi Service. I've been driving travellers safely around this beautiful island for years, and I treat every guest like family.

Whether it's a 3am airport run or a week-long island tour, you'll get the same thing every time: safe driving, fair honest prices, local tips on where to eat and what to see — and a driver who actually picks up the phone.

Licensed & insuredSafe, legal, fully covered
English-friendlyEasy to talk to & plan with
On time, every timeFlight-tracked airport pickups
Local know-howThe best stops, off the tourist map
Mubarak being presented the Best Transport Service Provider award on stage at World Tourism Day 2025 in Arugam Bay
Certificate naming Muba Taxi Service's M. A. Mubarak Best Transport Service Provider at World Tourism Day 2025, presented by the Eastern Province Tourism Bureau
🏆 Officially recognised

Best Transport Service Provider 2025

At World Tourism Day 2025, Muba Taxi Service was named Best Transport Service Provider — presented to Mubarak by the Eastern Province Tourism Bureau and the Pottuvil Pradeshiya Sabha for outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka's tourism sector.

  • AwardBest Transport Service Provider
  • Presented byEastern Province Tourism Bureau & Pottuvil Pradeshiya Sabha
  • Date27 September 2025 · Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Happy travellers

You're in good company

Airport welcomes, road-trip dinners, safari days and safe drop-offs — a few snaps from guests who rode with Muba Taxi Service.

Book your ride

Let's get you moving

Tell us where and when — we'll confirm your driver and a fair price, usually within minutes. WhatsApp is fastest, day or night.

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