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Why drivers stopped

The reasons drivers gave for picking up a hitchhiker, as logged by the hitchhikers they picked up.

Cultural or personal values around helping strangers32%

Used to hitchhike in the past23%

Wanted social interaction / conversation22%

Curiosity about hitchhikers20%

Wanted company while driving11%

Was in an unusually good mood / feeling generous11%

Interested in cultural exchange8%

Hitchhiker looked non-threatening7%

Felt pity or concern (weather, appearance, …)7%

Is a hitchhiker themselves4%

Environmental reasons (reduce empty seats)1%

Opposed the pick-up but was overruled by another occupant1%

Believed the hitchhiker might be in danger0%

Where drivers were going

Commute12%

Business10%

Holiday8%

Recreational8%

Errands8%

Waits by season

Europe

winter	20 min median	525 yolculuk
spring	20 min median	1550 yolculuk
summer	20 min median	5320 yolculuk
autumn	20 min median	2145 yolculuk

Based on 706 rides where the hitchhiker recorded why the driver stopped. A ride can name several reasons, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Her gün yeniden hesaplanır; son çalışma 2026-10-19T10:53:36Z.

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