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PickMe to deploy 1, 500 drivers in WP for essential deliveries

09 Nov 2020 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Thousand five hundred drivers and riders form the cream of PickMe’s network will be deployed to handle the initial round of essentials delivery to selected isolated locations in the Western Province.

The Sri Lankan app based mobility company, which took the initiative in converting their mobile app into a delivery platform in just 48 hours during the first lockdown last April, is back to delivering essential items to homes.  

They have resumed operations with their supplier partners such as Litro, Sathosa, Softlogic Glomark, Keells, CIC, Velona, Ambewela, Weerodara, Fonterra and SME’s such as Granada, LAPMC, Saaraketha Organics.

The 1500 drivers who will handle deliveries to homes in the Western Province have been selected based on customer referrals.  Every one of these PickMe drivers has received above 4.5 star ratings out of 5 from their passengers and customers.

The company said it is taking every precaution, such as training, health checks etc., to ensure the best service all round.