About us
How it started
About Us
In 2023, I noticed the travel industry’s shift toward unique, immersive experiences, the consistent growth of the sharing economy and the continued rise of digital artists and their online communities often connecting in real life.
So I created a tool that democratizes access—giving local hosts more control to sell what they want and to who the want to sell it. The result is Rideaway: currently quite a minimal, simple platform designed for peer-to-peer trade, where hosts can sell what they’re passionate about, and travelers can discover adventures that are personal, affordable, and unique.
The goal eventually? A global marketplace for adventure travel experiences—where everything from wine tours and surf retreats to group expeditions can be found. I'm not precisely sure what direction this will take but outrageous, one-of-a-kind experiences are welcome.
Our Core Values
Authenticity and Local Connection
Rideaway empowers hosts to showcase their unique culture, expertise, and passions, offering travelers genuine, one-of-a-kind adventures that go beyond traditional tourism.
Peer-to-Peer
Rideaway fosters a peer-to-peer marketplace that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and mutual benefit. We aim to nurture the innate human desire to discover, learn, and build meaningful connections across cultures and communities.
Global Accessibility
Operating in 40 (soon 80+) countries, Rideaway ensures that experiences are accessible to a worldwide audience while enabling hosts to earn and transact in their local currencies.
Trust and Community for Risk-Takers
We cultivate a global community where hosts and travelers connect through shared values, transparent communication, and mutual respect. By fostering meaningful relationships and prioritizing safety, we ensure every adventure is a step toward stronger human connections.
Who we are
Rideaway is dreamed up and managed from a village in the UK collaborating with software development, design, sales and marketing talent based in the UK, US, Costa Rica, Colombia, South Africa, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Justin Davey
Founder & CEO
I created Rideaway to help creative entrepreneurs sell adventures and experiences with as little restriction as possible. I am pro-freedom, independence and getting to the top of mountains or floating in the ocean. Generally I prefer being outside and moving, but building this has ironically kept me at the desk quite a bit this past year.
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