Is there an unwritten rule on AC? an unspoken tradition? Why does nobody stop and ask if you'd like a ride into/ out of town on a golf cart with between 1 and 3 free seats? When I lived in Tobago, a finger held out in the general direction of where you were headed almost instantly yielded a lift and a conversation. Maybe it's just me????

We give rides all the time. We either slow down and ask if they need a ride, or the person/people will shout out if they need one. Many others I know do this as well. We don't know of any "signal" but just stay observant to needs.

well, if you see a gal with an orange rucksack.....

We always give rides when we visit.

The kids usually ask and jump on.

Adults rarely ask or signal that they want a ride but will glady take a ride when offered.

I've found that almost anyone will stop for you if you hear the cart coming and look over your shoulder behind you and make eye contact.

We always give rides also..especially to school children, we always wonder if their parents approve..We have laughed when finding out someone lives farther than we imagined..Is it here? Shake of head!Usually its the kids that ask us..We have however asked adults walking.

I give rides quite frequently if there is an open seat. This morning I picked up a couple just north of Reef Village and rode them into town. Just make eye contact and look like you need a ride and someone will help you out.

I give rides all the time, often even going past my destination. Why not? If I'm in no hurry to my destination, it's just another little island tour and/or opportunity to get to know people better.

There have been incidences I am aware of (in the past year or so) giving rides and then getting stopped / searched for drugs. When they find the drugs on your passengers, guess who goes to jail? Not a fun way to spend your vacation.

I would imagine that a few bad people have ruined it for everyone and that is why you are seeing a reduced willingness to offer rides (at least in my case).

Never have given any thought to that.....good point though....ask them if they have drugs on them before you let them on :-)

Yeah, I myself didn't know what to say about this. I usually just give rides to people I know and forlorn tourists. Also, a lot of the issue about obese kids makes me think about not giving "demanding" chubby kids rides. A lot of scammy men folk want to schmooze gringa tourists, too. I ain't one but thy still try.

I rarely have a golf cart, but when I do, I always try to offer anyone who needs one a lift. I usually depend on their request to know whether they need one or not, but elderly people and women with babies or heavy shopping - I'll always stop for. Kids as well. Some children live down south in DFC but go to school at Holy Cross. That's a long walk to and from school, especially when it is hot. The long hot day at school, followed by a long dusty walk home - especially for some who may not get another meal that day, or who have studying to do or are expected to care for siblings in the evening. I've been lucky enough to have been offered rides when I need them and I like to pass that good spirit on.

Agreed , if you live here ,you probably recognize many of the locals and will give them a lift. We always pick up school kids and those we know. When I am alone I am a little more discerning in who I pick up.