Hitchhiking may be discouraged in the U.S., but it’s encouraged in Denmark. If it’s on the back of a bike, that is. The Dutch Cyclists’ Union has designated public hitchhiking spots for bicycle riders in the city of Utrecht.
People who want to get a lift on the back of a bike stand close to the signs and use the international sign for needing a ride with their thumb. And apparently it’s working; lots of people are allegedly getting rides all over the city on the back of bikes.