<p>As a former hitch-hiker in the 1970s, I would vote against taking a ride with a stranger. I had many, many great rides and a few bizarre rides. The bizarre rides trump all others. Ride sharing is different from hitch-hiking, but it would still be a ride with a stranger.</p>
<p>Bottom line - there is an alternative, so why take a risk with a stranger.</p>
<p>BTW - I have friends that I won’t drive with, because of their driving skills.</p>