Asking to Take Three?

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   Yesterday morning the other slug that got into a car with me asked if they could take three, nevermind the fact that there were plenty of cars coming and very few people waiting at 7:30am, plenty of time before the HOV cutoff to get to DC. I was quite annoyed (but didn't say anything as it is the driver's decision) at being cramped in the back seat with a rather large person and their three large bags when there was no need for it. 

	Yes, I know I could have gotten out, but it was a two door car and I'd have had to ask her to get out and then climb out, it wasn't worth it.

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jj0216 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote jj0216 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Asking to Take Three? Posted: 29 Aug 2006 at 12:43pm
	Yesterday morning the other slug that got into a car with me asked if they could take three, nevermind the fact that there were plenty of cars coming and very few people waiting at 7:30am, plenty of time before the HOV cutoff to get to DC. I was quite annoyed (but didn't say anything as it is the driver's decision) at being cramped in the back seat with a rather large person and their three large bags when there was no need for it. Yes, I know I could have gotten out, but it was a two door car and I'd have had to ask her to get out and then climb out, it wasn't worth it.

getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Aug 2006 at 11:30am
	I agree "how many" is a good Q for the driver to decide.. as Ive stated B4, hubby and I ride together, so we ask "how many" when the situation needs be...We also have no gripes about passing a ride to the next solo driver in line to catch a ride together. GMHP was hea!

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 2006 at 8:20am
	Bump this topic up above the spam

LDOMAJ Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote LDOMAJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2006 at 1:36pm
	By all means ask... I'm not offended and often will take the third since I have the larger vehicle. It was more difficult when I had the small car (limited leg space and only one place to hang my jacket). If the driver doesn't want a third all they have to do is say no...

n/a Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote n/a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2006 at 12:10pm
	AZ got it right; the first person in line needs to keep up their end and ask for a destination and the number of riders, then SHOUT it out to the rest of the line. Why would anyone object to these basic questions?

AZ Man Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AZ Man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2006 at 11:16am
	quote: Originally posted by N_or_S_bound [br]There is something to be said for NOT asking to "take 3". Asking sets up this whole guilt thing to happen that starts to spark in a subtle way the nagging feeling of guilt in drivers. I've spoken to formers drivers in recent weeks about why they quit and the nagging of slugs looking for folks to take extra riders is one of the most common reasons folks quit picking up slugs. I'll not go into the whole list of other reasons offered (some very reasonable, others not quite so). And before anyone starts bombing me, I'm just passing on what I've found from others who USED TO drive and no longer do. I know these people and they're fairly rational people...maybe more so than you and me. NoSb No reason to "bomb" ya but when I'm first in line at the SLUG line I always ask the driver "where ya going?" and "How Many?" I think that's appropriate since most drivers (especially in the morning) are not in the "talkative" mood so want to be sure he/she is going in the correct destination and make it clear how many they want to take. If I get a destination and nothing on how many, I ASSume the minimum of 3 to a car rule (counting driver) and go. When I was driving I had no problem with someone asking if I would take a third if 1) it was inclement weather (I would offer to begin with), 2) it was late in the day nearing HOV nonexemption time, or 3) line was very long. I believe most drivers and SLUGs operate via this method and for the Route 3 line, it's usually a nice experience and it seems we all get along and move the line appropriately.

N_or_S_bound Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 May 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote N_or_S_bound Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2006 at 7:29am
	There is something to be said for NOT asking to "take 3". Asking sets up this whole guilt thing to happen that starts to spark in a subtle way the nagging feeling of guilt in drivers. I've spoken to formers drivers in recent weeks about why they quit and the nagging of slugs looking for folks to take extra riders is one of the most common reasons folks quit picking up slugs. I'll not go into the whole list of other reasons offered (some very reasonable, others not quite so). And before anyone starts bombing me, I'm just passing on what I've found from others who USED TO drive and no longer do. I know these people and they're fairly rational people...maybe more so than you and me. NoSb SOV because you can, HOV because you care!

lajamc3 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lajamc3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Aug 2006 at 8:43pm
	I don't often use the sluglines on my way home, but have a handful of times. That's the only time I've been asked to take 3. If it's late, I say I don't mind if you don't mind (my car is not that big), but if the line is long and it's early, I will take 2 to leave help for the next driver. Love the slug lines! L

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Aug 2006 at 6:38pm
	Take three if you can. [;)] You just might make a new friend. [:)] Worth the risk[?]

pknapp6970 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote pknapp6970 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Aug 2006 at 3:30pm
	I used to drive a minivan and got sick of people asking if I would take an "extra" rider. On the way into work I will not take three because if traffic is a mess, then once I get into DC I have an "extra" stop to make which makes me even later to work. Now on the way home, I will take an extra since we are all going to one place.