David Pieris Group & HelaGo partner for new era in fair ride-hailing

Rohana Dissanayake, Group Chairman & Managing Director, David Pieris Group of Companies and Dhanika Perera, Chairman of HelaGo and Founder/CEO of Helakuru/Bhasha Lanka exchanging the agreement

The David Pieris Group has announced a strategic partnership with HelaGo, the revolutionary ride-hailing platform introduced by the Helakuru Superapp, to jointly advance a fair, transparent and locally empowered mobility ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

The partnership agreement was officially signed between David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Limited (DPMC Lanka) and the HelaGo management at the David Pieris Group Head Office in Battaramulla recently, marking an important milestone in modernising Sri Lanka’s transportation landscape.

HelaGo, launched under the Helakuru Superapp ecosystem by Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, is designed as a “fair and open” ride-hailing platform that empowers both drivers and passengers. It introduces a fresh economic model to the industry, one that moves away from top-down, algorithmically controlled pricing and instead fosters a transparent, demand-and-supply–driven environment.
In HelaGo, fares naturally reflect real market conditions at a micro level, giving drivers the opportunity to earn fairly within a reasonable range while allowing passengers to make informed choices that suit their needs. By restoring balance, transparency and mutual consent to the core of the ride-hailing experience, HelaGo aims to create a more sustainable and equitable mobility ecosystem for Sri Lanka.

The platform supports multiple payment methods including cash, card and HelaPay—the integrated digital wallet within the Helakuru ecosystem—ensuring simple and secure transactions. With millions of existing Helakuru users, HelaGo is strongly positioned for rapid nationwide adoption, bridging affordability, accessibility and fairness to create a more inclusive mobility experience.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dhanika Perera, Chairman of HelaGo and Founder of Helakuru, said, “We are honoured to partner with David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka), a name that has earned the trust of Sri Lankans for decades. Together, we are introducing a new chapter in mobility, one that is fair, transparent and truly empowering for every passenger and driver.”

Adding his remarks, Samantha Silva, Executive Director of David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Limited, said, “DPMC has always been at the forefront of shaping Sri Lanka’s mobility landscape with reliable, value-driven and innovative solutions. Our partnership with HelaGo reflects our shared vision of empowering customers and transport providers alike through affordable, technology-enabled mobility options.”

This collaboration is strengthened by the natural synergies between the two organisations.