Like Grab and Uber, PickMe (Sri Lanka) is a free travel and navigation app that offers on-demand ride-hailing and delivery services to customers. Aimed at the Sri Lankan market, it allows users to book a vehicle, order their favorite food, and request a parcel delivery in a few taps. Like its aforementioned competitors, the app accepts payments via cash or any of its supported digital payment methods.

Furthermore, PickMe (Sri Lanka) offers plenty of discount codes, allowing users to save money on fares or delivery fees. Those interested in working as a driver can download the PickMe Driver Partner app.

Book a ride in a snap

To hail a ride in PickMe (Sri Lanka), type your drop-off point and wait until you see the estimated fare on the screen. Then, choose between the following vehicles: mini, nano, sedan, tuk-tuk, and van. Take note that the app will show the estimated time for each to arrive at your pick-up point, so you can select the best one for your needs. 

After that, select your payment method, input your discount code—if you have one, that is—and touch the “Book Now” button. After a driver has accepted your request, you’ll be able to view their personal and vehicle identification details and monitor their location in real-time. Apart from on-demand transport, it also provides pre-booking services in case you need to travel to a destination at a later date.

Unfortunately, pre-booking is not available for tuk-tuks. When reporting a lost item, the individual has to provide a photo of the item in question, and for many users, this process is nothing but a hassle on their end. Also, there is a tendency for the app to display the wrong location for multi-stop bookings. In addition, some individuals are unable to book a ride during peak hours.

Appeals to the local market

PickMe (Sri Lanka) shares similarities with other mainstream ride-hailing apps in that it offers food delivery services, real-time driver tracking, card payments, discount codes, pre-booking for most vehicle types, and the like. Nonetheless, it is locally rooted as customers can book a tuk-tuk to get around the country. However, the app needs to improve its process for reporting lost items to avoid potential inconveniences.