Sri Lanka, April 10 -- PickMe delivery champions in action

IFC, the largest global development institution and member of the World Bank Group, hailed PickMe's agility in crises response and its effective, safe and reliable essential item delivery service during the COVID-19 crisis.

PickMe was one of the first to step forward to deliver essentials to many during this time. The company worked with local police stations to get the necessary clearance for their drivers and trained drivers on adopting stringent physical distancing and preventive measures to ensure health and safety of all involved.

PickMe used its technology-enabled business model to change gear overnight from a rider-hailing and food delivery company to essential items del...