I interviewed Craig of Craigslist fame in Minneapolis so though I should try out the service. I posted a free advert asking for a lift from Minneapolis to Boston - took a few days but one came up sharing Gas. 2 days later I was on the road with an Evangelical Christian (driving) and a poor hipster from Williamsburg NYC. I can say Ridesharing works and the experience is one of cultural exchange - I now understand the US constitution and the important of amendment 14...
