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PickMe connects Book Fair visits with QR tickets, rides and easier pickups | Daily FT

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Tuesday Oct 13, 2026 Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} From buying an entry ticket to finding a ride home with bags full of books, PickMe is bringing together digital ticketing, transport and on-site assistance to make visits to the…

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Tuesday Oct 13, 2026 Friday, 25 September 2026 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} From buying an entry ticket to finding a ride home with bags full of books, PickMe is bringing together digital ticketing, transport and on-site assistance to make visits to the…

Why it matters

Visitors can purchase their Book Fair tickets through PickMe Explore and present the QR code at designated entry counters at the BMICH.

Common ground

Through PickMe’s unified digital platform (PickMe Explore, Flash, and Rentals), visitors unlock an end-to-end event experience, connecting e-ticketing, dynamic transit routing, and vendor logistics in a single app interface A key addition this year is a…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “PickMe CEO Jiffry Zulfer”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm Jiffry Zulfer as the CEO of PickMe.
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Claim 2: “Available for the second consecutive year through PickMe Explore, digital tickets allow visitors to purchase admission in advance”
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Daily FT reports that digital tickets via PickMe were a 'first' for the 2025 event, and Peak Lanka/TikTok confirm they are available again for 2026, supporting the 'second consecutive year' claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2001 World Conference against Racism (WCAR), also known as Durban I, was held at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa, under UN auspices, from 31 August to 8 Septembe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Conference_against_Racis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombo plan is a regional intergovernmental organization that began operations on 1 July 1951. The organization was conceived at an international conference, The Commonwealth Conference on Foreig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo_Plan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a chronological list of international or colonial world's fairs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world's_fairs
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Claim 3: “Publishers, booksellers and other vendors will have access to special savings across PickMe Flash, Truck and Rentals”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding special savings for publishers/vendors on Flash, Truck, or Rental services.
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Claim 4: “a dedicated vehicle waiting area at Gate 3, at the BMICH supported by on-site assistance”
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Only Peak Lanka explicitly mentions the dedicated PickMe vehicle waiting and pickup area at BMICH Gate 3 for the 2026 Book Fair.
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web search NEUTRAL — 26 сент. 2026. Today, I’m taking you along on an exciting first-day tour of the Colombo International Book Fair 2026, held at the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Colombo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGaNIO3ktTE
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web search NEUTRAL — Toggle the table of contents. Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. 4 languages.Originally commissioned in 1973 following the completion of the BMICH, it was expanded in 2005 to include…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandaranaike_Memorial_Internat…
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web search NEUTRAL — The official Colombo International Book Fair website provides a 2026 stalls and hall map, which is worth checking before you visit.A dedicated PickMe vehicle waiting and pickup area has been introduce…
https://peaklanka.com/topics/colombo-book-fair/
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Claim 5: “A dedicated PickMe stall will provide assistance with the app, ride bookings and information about the company’s services.”
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While there are mentions of PickMe's involvement and a 'PickMe booth' in 2025 (Daily FT), there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming a dedicated assistance stall for the 2026 event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colombo international book fair 2026 Book Haul!!!!! Tip - Take a Hand luggage to put your books in and roll it around. PICKME APP එකෙන් Tickets book කර Colombo International Bookfair 2026 එකට එන විදිය…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-go-book-fair-colombo
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web search NEUTRAL — PickMe Flash is the latest addition to the host of facilities the app has to offer. You can now send and receive packages via a reliable service, from anyone you’d like!PickMe is the #1 app for Ride-H…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pickme.pas…
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web search NEUTRAL — (2026 Fare Guide). Colombo taxis cost LKR 100 flag fall + LKR 60–100/km. PickMe and Uber are the recommended apps.Uber operates in Colombo and is slightly more expensive but useful as a backup when Pi…
https://www.hootling.com/blog/taxi-costs-colombo
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Claim 6: “the dedicated waiting area at Gate 3 will accommodate up to 10 vehicles at a time”
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While a waiting area is mentioned in one source, none of the provided evidence specifies the capacity of 10 vehicles.
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web search NEUTRAL — On this video we are introduce the method of daily strat pickme driver app to get more hires..i think this video may help you to increase your daily income through pickme..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-AvcU2AAx4
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web search NEUTRAL — PickMe Ride-Hailing is a seamless transport solution that arrives within minutes to wherever you are, featuring the best rates and the largest fleet of vehicles in Sri Lanka including Tuk-Tuks, Flex, …
https://pickme.lk/services/ride/
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web search NEUTRAL — Book lovers, it's that time of the year!. The Colombo International Book Fair is happening Sep 25 - Oct 4 at BMICH! Book your tickets on the PickMe App → Explore → CIBF. Use code CIBF26 &Get 15% off y…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-book-tickets-for-book…
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Claim 7: “The Fair, which runs from 25 September to 4 October at the BMICH”
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Multiple independent web sources (Blicq, Peak Lanka) confirm the dates as 25 September to 4 October 2026 at the BMICH. Wikipedia confirms the BMICH is the usual venue for the CIBF.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH; Sinhala: බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්‍යාන්තර සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ශාලාව; Tamil: பண்டாரநாயக்க சர்வதேச மாநாட்டு மண்டபம்) is a convention center located in Colom…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandaranaike_Memorial_Internat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colombo International Book Fair, abbreviated as CIBF is an annual trade fair for books usually held in September at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka. O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo_International_Book_Fai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The HKTDC Trade Fairs are a series of international trade fairs held annually and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Ko…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Trade_Development_Co…
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Claim 8: “Visitors can purchase their Book Fair tickets through PickMe Explore and present the QR code at designated entry counters at the BMICH.”
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Peak Lanka and a TikTok source both confirm that tickets for the 2026 event are available through the PickMe app (specifically via PickMe Explore). Newswire confirms the transition of PickMe Events to PickMe Explore.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases. This list is an automatically updated combination of the twent…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sri Lankan English (SLE) is the English language as it is used in Sri Lanka, a term dating from 1972, before which it was known as Ceylonese English in Ceylon. Sri Lankan English is principally catego…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_English
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taco Bell Corporation, doing business as Taco Bell, is an American multinational chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell (1923–2010) in Downey, California. Taco Bell is a subsidiar…
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Claim 9: “PickMe will also operate a free shuttle bus between Borella and the BMICH in both directions throughout the 10-day event.”
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Peak Lanka and TikTok both report a free shuttle service between Borella and BMICH for the 2026 event, with Peak Lanka specifying it operates in both directions throughout the ten days.
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web search NEUTRAL — Free Borella–BMICH Shuttle for Book Fair 2026. One useful addition for 2026 is a free shuttle service between Borella and BMICH. PickMe announced that the shuttle operates in both directions throughou…
https://peaklanka.com/topics/colombo-book-fair/
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web search NEUTRAL — The visitors to Colombo International Book Fair 2025 are now busy securing their entry tickets directly through the PickMe app, a first for the country’s largest literary gathering.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business-news/Book-Fair-tickets-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — Come with me to the BMICH Book Fair 2026 A cozy day exploring books, checking out different stalls, finding interesting reads, and enjoying the book-fair atmosphere in Sri Lanka! If you love books, st…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAruGiTimow
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Claim 10: “Visitors travelling to the BMICH can also benefit from a 15% discount on eligible PickMe rides”
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Both Peak Lanka and TikTok confirm a 15% discount on eligible PickMe rides using the promo code CIBF26.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Colombo International Book Fair is happening Sep 25 - Oct 4 at BMICH! Book your tickets on the PickMe App → Explore → CIBF. Use code CIBF26 &Get 15% off your. PickMe rides Shuttle service availabl…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-book-tickets-for-book…
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web search NEUTRAL — PickMe Book Fair promo. The Vega ETX for complimentary rides at the fair.Visitors to the Colombo International Book Fair 2025 are now busy securing their entry tickets directly through the PickMe app,…
https://www.ft.lk/news/Colombo-International-Book-Fair-ticke…
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web search NEUTRAL — Visitors to the 2026 Book Fair can also receive a reported 15% discount on eligible PickMe rides, subject to the promotion’s terms and conditions. The promotional code publicised for the Book Fair is:…
https://peaklanka.com/topics/colombo-book-fair/
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