Why We Built This — From a Grandma Who Cares

RetroRide™ wasn’t born in a boardroom.
It was born in the backseat of a taxi.

 

As a little girl in Savannah, GA, my mom would wave me off in Mr. Johnson’s cab.
She knew him. Knew the dispatcher. Knew I’d get home safe.

Decades later, as a 57-year-old grandmother and software engineer, I found myself white-knuckling my phone in a rideshare. No trust. No community. Just me and a stranger — hoping my location-share worked.

Neighborhood Watch on Wheels™

That’s when I asked:

What if rides felt like the neighborhood watch on wheels?
Where drivers were RetroRangers™ — vetted, verified, and valued.
Where your RetroHub™ showed familiar faces, not strangers.
Where a single mom could get to work because someone paid it forward.
And where seniors could ride affordably and safely, thanks to a Round-Up for Seniors fund — fueled by neighbors who care.

So I took 30+ years in sales and tech… and built the ride I’d trust with my grandbabies — and my neighbors’ grandparents.

This isn’t just an app. 

It’s a promise:
No one should feel afraid on their way home — or be left behind because they can’t afford the ride.

"Join us. Let’s make ‘Mr. Johnson’s cab’ the standard — not the memory."

Our Core Values

  • Safety isn’t a feature – it’s a fundamental right.

  • Technology should build community, not replace it.

  • Every rider deserves control – and every neighbor deserves a ride.

  • Generosity is the ultimate navigation system.

  • If your grandma wouldn’t approve, we won’t build it.

"Not a Cab. A Community."

RetroRide™ isn’t just another rideshare — it’s a retro-inspired community on wheels. Every passenger is a RetroRider, every driver a RetroRanger, and every trip is built on old-school trust. Our drivers are rigorously background-checked, with elite earners wearing the coveted Blue Check Verified badge — reserved for those endorsed by 5-star veterans or trusted leaders like teachers, veterans, and first responders. From the moment you step in, you know you’re in good hands. But safety is just the start. You command the experience: Pop on headphones to soundtrack your trip with any music era, hunt local deals in Shop Mode, uncover city secrets in History Mode, or cruise in Quiet Mode. And for ultimate peace of mind? Activate Guardian Mode™ for real-time route monitoring and instant safety dispatch backup.

The Neighborhood Watch, Rebooted

I asked one question: What if we rebuilt the neighborhood watch on wheels?
Where drivers aren’t strangers—they’re RetroRangers™, vetted and verified like community heroes.
Where your RetroHub™ shows familiar faces, not empty seats.
Where a single mom gets to work because someone paid her ride forward.
So I took 30+ years in sales and tech…
And built the ride I’d trust for my grandbabies.
This isn’t just an app. It’s a promise:
No one feels afraid on their way home.