I’ve always been fascinated by the psychology and sociology of “slugging,” the practice of strangers forming ad hoc car pools on I-95 in Northern Virginia so drivers can utilize HOV lanes.
“Slugs” are worried about a new idea: allowing drivers to pay a toll to ride in HOV lanes. They fear it will end slugging. Rather than pick up a slug, drivers will just pay the toll. Slugs will be forced into their own cars, adding to the congestion. The Washington Post has the story.
Every transportation idea has its potential downside. For more learned commentary, see The Road to Ruin.