Drop Off Point

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   Once again two rules apply: 1.)Driver sets the rules in their car. If the driver stated a destination and the rider accepted, it's agreed. 2.)Common courtesy applies. We need to communicate to each other with due respect. But it is not out of the question for a rider to say, "Could you let me get out at ____?" Or, upon nearing the destination the driver may say "Where would you like to get out?" If asked politely, no problem.

	I regularly ride to L'Enfant or 7th & D. If the driver states 7th & D, I expect to go to the corner, but I have asked to be dropped off at the metro or mailbox and often the driver will offer alternate destinations. But its up to the driver; I am happy just to have a ride!

	Drivers will usually oblige an early drop-off request. A notable exception is the Pentagon, where there is a designated drop-off location and an early drop-off could get you scolded by Police. Drivers also may have concerns with an early drop-off in traffic congested areas. In these cases, slugs should show respect for the driver by sticking to the agreed upon drop-off destination.

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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: 11 Jul 2006 at 3:38pm
	Once again two rules apply: 1.)Driver sets the rules in their car. If the driver stated a destination and the rider accepted, it's agreed. 2.)Common courtesy applies. We need to communicate to each other with due respect. But it is not out of the question for a rider to say, "Could you let me get out at ____?" Or, upon nearing the destination the driver may say "Where would you like to get out?" If asked politely, no problem. I regularly ride to L'Enfant or 7th & D. If the driver states 7th & D, I expect to go to the corner, but I have asked to be dropped off at the metro or mailbox and often the driver will offer alternate destinations. But its up to the driver; I am happy just to have a ride! Drivers will usually oblige an early drop-off request. A notable exception is the Pentagon, where there is a designated drop-off location and an early drop-off could get you scolded by Police. Drivers also may have concerns with an early drop-off in traffic congested areas. In these cases, slugs should show respect for the driver by sticking to the agreed upon drop-off destination.

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: 11 Jul 2006 at 3:48pm
	BTW, SpongeBob is way off on this. No apology necessary (except from Sponge). Thanks, chmp, for providing a plesant ride to those of us who choose to slug! Don't let a few sour apples ruin your enthusiasm on sluging, we're generally nice folks.

mroyal Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Apr 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mroyal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jul 2006 at 4:32pm
	It doesn't bother me to walk, so if the driver doesn't want to stop I'll take the called out location without a frown. However, as several have said, the norm is any crossroad on the street called out (e.g. 18th street up to XXth) If there is a red light just short of my intended location I'll hop out after letting the driver know of my intention and if green, the current trend is to drive through a green light and stop on the far corner of the cross street. No big deal in any case. Just a matter of common courtesy. Kindest Regards, mroyal

Oosik Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oosik Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jul 2006 at 5:52pm
	Raymond points out that at the Pentagon there are designated drop off points. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop some slugs from asking if they can get out early. I have been asked a number of times if it's OK for a slug to get out while I wait in the line at the guardshack / stop sign when pulling into the Pentagon area as this is probably 25 feet closer to the Metro. I always tell them that I prefer dropping off people at the regular place. I don't ever get any lip back but there's one slug who would give me the exasperated look as if I were being evil somehow.

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: 12 Jul 2006 at 8:51am
	Shame on that slug, Oosik! You (driver) could get in trouble with the Pentagon Police for letting out riders in traffic. Not to mention your liability if that slug got hit by a car. Thanks to you and all other slug drivers for providing safe and comfortable rides, and for putting up with a few "slug primadonnas."

SlugsB1tch2Much Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SlugsB1tch2Much Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2006 at 11:33am
	Isn't it your car? Do you need permission as a driver?

Bob Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jul 2006 at 12:56pm
	bumping subject up[

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jul 2006 at 7:32pm
	As long as you're not "bumping subject off". :)

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: 18 Jul 2006 at 6:58am
	[:D] As the late, departed Joe Tex once sang: "Ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman"! [:D]

happycommuter Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote happycommuter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2006 at 1:39pm
	LOL!!! I BUMPED A FAT CHICK BEFORE, NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!! TRAFFIC IS HERE TO STAY IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT JUST SIMPLY MOVE AWAY