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Abstrakt

The article explores the transformations within Polish hitchhiking from the era of the Polish People’s Republic to the present. Using ethnographic interviews as research material, the author compares the experiences of hitchhikers from different generations, traveling across various historical periods. The key comparative categories on which the researcher focuses are the motivations and specifics of the journeys undertaken, as well as the benefits and conclusions drawn from them. The analysis of changes within the phenomenon of hitchhiking serves as a starting point for broader reflections on the overall transformations in transportation practices. The researcher undertakes their interpretation to demonstrate that the phenomenon of hitchhiking accurately reflects the cultural processes occurring over the years and can serve as a valuable indicator of social changes.