Problem
Hitchhiking
Nature:
Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, autostop or hitching) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking individuals, usually strangers, for a ride in their car or other vehicle. The ride is usually, but not always, free.
Incidence:
In some countries there is a rising rate of crime associated with hitchhiking. A growing number of hitch-hikers are being killed and a large number of motorists who have picked up hitchhikers have been robbed, beaten or killed.
Broader Problems:
Travel risks Subject(s):
Transportation, Telecommunications → TravelRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST