Our Story

About Ride97

From a Circle of Trust to a Global Community

What began as a personal circle of trust has grown into an exclusive community of global professionals, united by friendship, integrity, and honest service.

Our Story — The Beginning of Ride97

Ride97 is a unique travel club initiative from Kerala, India, created to offer comfortable and reliable travel experiences for limited officials, and tourists visiting from other states and countries.

Our focus is on building trust through honest service, safe journeys, and personalized travel support.

In addition to travel services, Ride97 also introduces authentic Kerala natural products such as pure herbal honey and other traditional products, sourced from trusted local producers.

Through Ride97, we aim to connect people with both the beauty of Kerala travel and the purity of Kerala’s natural products.

The foundation of Ride97 goes back to 2004, when Maqbool Rahman travelled to Singapore for higher studies. There, he built genuine friendships with overseas students from multiple countries — friendships that remained strong for decades.

From 2009 onward, Maqbool Rahman's career as an ad filmmaker took him across Malaysia, Brunei, Bahrain, and several other nations. During these years, he worked closely with international cinematographers, creative teams, and clients who became more than colleagues — they became his trusted global family.

For many years, this close group existed simply as a friendly WhatsApp circle.

But in August 2025, that long-standing bond transformed into something meaningful:
Ride97 — a premium travel club for both overseas and domestic members.

Today, Ride97 proudly operates through Collaboration with Au Revoir Wellness Resort, Palakkad, delivering authentic wellness experiences while championing the beauty of
Kerala Tourism — God's Own Country.

Every journey with us has a purpose.
That's why 2.5% of every trip is contributed to charity, with complete transparency and accountability.