Slugging – impromptu ride sharing

Slugging is a combination of ride-share commuting and hitchhiking.  It is believed to have started in the congested Washington, D.C. area as the practice of forming informal or ad-hoc carpools for the daily commute of workers.  The term “slugs” began when bus drivers would attempt to pick-up these riders only to find out they were not waiting for the bus like a “real” passenger. 

• Sluggers get a ride
• Drivers gain access to HOV lanes
• Traffic is reduced
• Environment benefits

This proves that the Passenger Energy concept can work, we just need to develop a more formalized system to allow paid ride sharing to spread.  Any ideas on how to get started?

photo credit: geishaboy500