Jay Honeck wrote:

Yet, I've never done it, for a myriad of reasons -- and I don't know
anyone who has.

Have you? If not, why not?

Yes. The majority of my "stranger flights" have occurred as both Angel
Flights and local charity fundraiser flights. Off the top of my head
(logbook has the details) I have flown about 85 strangers to date.

--
Peter