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Originally posted by phreakingeek
[br]I've been in that line and have witnessed the "Can you take 3?" attempts several times. I know that some people may not know the rules of the game...but there are legit reasons once in a while. I know of at least two couples that slug together...and on occaision they are not in the position to be the next "2" in line. They often ask to take a third so that they can ride together.

I'm not saying it's right or wrong...just that sometimes it's couple trying to spend that extra hour together on the way to work.



But since you're not supposed to talk, what do they do? Cuddle? [:D]

When I encounter a couple, I offer to take only one of them. You know, in case they have kids, and we don't make it.

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Slugs, ask but don't presume a right to be a third, and don't argue when told no. Try offering some gas money instead.

Drivers, before taking 3, remember when you've had to wait 20 minutes for a slug because the good samaritans before you took too many.

Slugs, you're getting a free ride to work. If you have to wait a while, consider it your payment for the free ride.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Slugging works because drivers want to use the HOV to save travel time. When drivers have to waste time waiting on slugs, the value of picking up slugs diminishes.

Keep slugging alive - tip your driver today!
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122582, give up your rants. No one is tipping.
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adj,

122 is a fly-fisherman. I see his choice of fly is working still. Plenty of folks rising to the surface to either take a look at the fly or gobble it down. Why continue to allow this to "bug" you?

I admire the taunt that's put out there. and I've yet to see a tipcan/jar since returning to the slug lines.

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Funny thing is, the day after I turned down the slug for being the third pax, I ended up waiting at the same lot at the same time for over five minutes. Although I was first in line I had three cars behind me when I finally pulled out. 122, I appreciate your concise way of expressing how slugging should work. BTW, I wouldn't turn down a tip, but haven't seen any come my way either.
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I've slugged and driven for 18 years and have never once heard a slug complain or even say anything negative after asking "take 3?" when told "just two."

And it's very easy for a driver to hold up two fingers to indicate 2 riders. No words even need be exchanged. End of "problem."
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When the driver pulls up, they should indicate how many riders they're willing to take. If the driver doesn't, the caller should ask and relay that information.

That takes the "heat" off of the driver, and makes the "can you take more" question unnecessary.
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DC2RV- some drivers do, and thats cool. 12222245456 whatever the hell, SLUGGING IS FREE, IT NEEDS TO STAY THAT WAY!!

With that said, how long before the rising gas prices bring idiots like 122155456654 back on the boards ranting slugs need to pay for a ride?

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Take three!?? Hell, you guys are lucky if I take one.
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Sorry but if you are going to be late to work maybe you should get out of the slug line and take two riders in your own car so you will be on time. No one should have to take a 3rd. Personally I don't like to.
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