The present invention relates generally to the field of elevator systems. More particularly, the invention relates to an elevator commuter boarding system. It teaches an elevator car for moving in a hoistway. The elevator car comprises a floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a fixed back door. In one of the exemplary embodiments it discloses a detachable front door. An indicator unit is installed on each landing signaling availability of the elevator car to the commuters. The floor comprises a retractable platform. The retractable platform is movable between a retracted position within saidelevator car and an extended position with said retractable platform disposed beyond the elevator car in a lobby.