I’ve picked up one hitchhiker in the past 5 years and have not stopped for probably 100 more.
I offered a ride to a a young man and his aged mother dragging an open suitcase full of groceries during a winter storm. Lived about 8 blocks from the store so it was no big deal... Was glad I offered it was brutal cold too. They were plenty grateful.
Another time offered a ride to a fellow carrying and struggling with a 50 lb bag of dog food.....lived about 6 or 7 blocks from the store. He too was grateful. Freezing temps his car wouldn’t start and the dogs needed food.
I’ve hitchhiked only once in the States, but got picked up in less than 5 minutes, in a heavy snowstorm when I really needed a lift.