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Hitchhikers Share Mixed Motives and Encounters Across U.S.
A British youth and fellow hitchhikers describe varied reasons for hitching rides from New Jersey tollbooths to California. They note that drivers range from unemployed workers to nuns and even FBI agents, with car type and appearance influencing wait times and pick ups. Financial need and the lure of scenery and new faces remain common motives.
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