While googling this subject I see it’s not a new machlokes.
Found an “ask the rabbi” with rabbi Chaim Mintz that says what I’ve said. If it’s safe do it. And don’t worry about holding people up for a few moments that’s within norms.
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What is a bigger sin:
Picking up bochurim while in an illegal and dangerous spot?
Buchrim hitchhiking when its clearly prohibited and dangerous?
Doing a mysa sedom by not picking them up while in a dangerous and prohibited area?
Googling and blogging on the internet