Great points guys...

I'm near NYC where folders do not seem to attract attention as it did on Cape Cod where I did the mini tour. Also folders seem to attract much more attention while folded, than while unfolding and ridden. I'm not new to folders (had Dahons since '91) but the Brompton is new to me, and the speed/easy/size/rolling of the Brompton fold meant I was folded/rolling much more often (not to mention I'll tend to lock the Dahon vs ball-and-chain the Brompton) hence the additional attention.

Might not make sense to hitch in the greater NYC area due to lack of folder interest/danger, but somewhere touristy like the Cape (with a reverse interest/danger ratio) might be perfect.

Pay rides are good, but hate taxis (rip-off). Uber is a definitely option... used it a few times with my son and was impressed... need to load the app and try it out for myself.

Thanks for the thoughts so far.