COLOMBO, September 10 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s leading digital mobility platform, has stepped into the entertainment and lifestyle sector with the launch of a QR code ticketing system for events.
The new service allows users to discover, book and access concerts, theatre, cultural festivals and educational events directly through the PickMe app.
Over the past decade, PickMe has grown from a pioneering ride-hailing service into a major player in the country’s shared economy. The company today covers mobility with cars, three-wheelers and bikes, food and grocery delivery, logistics, and parcel services. The latest move adds entertainment and cultural events to its growing digital ecosystem.
“Our vision goes beyond mobility. We want to be the platform that connects people with experiences that enrich their lives,” said Jiffry Zulfer, CEO of PickMe. “Today, discovery is fragmented. With PickMe’s new events platform, users can easily find what’s on, buy tickets digitally and get to the venue in one seamless journey.”
The QR-based ticketing system gives consumers digital tickets with instant access, no queues and the convenience of booking rides and events on the same app. For organisers, the benefits include real-time sales visibility, upfront revenue, simple redemption with a smartphone, and post-event analytics on audiences and attendance.
PickMe’s entry into events also aligns with its broader mission to boost the “soft power” of Sri Lankan cities, making them more vibrant and attractive for residents, tourists and expatriates.
“By promoting cultural and entertainment events, we are helping to light up the city and boost tourism,” Zulfer said. “Just as our platform encouraged new entrepreneurs to set up dark kitchens, we believe it will inspire more organisers to build businesses around culture and entertainment.”
The initiative supports Sri Lanka’s digital transformation drive, opening new opportunities for data-driven city planning, tourism promotion and inclusive growth.
