I have had many Capts waiting in the Van. Not only that after getting dropped off at the airport they just takeoff, through security leaves me and FA to get to the gate. The best story is one night in CMH, just finished the postflight walkaround, get back up the jetway and capts gone. Its just me and the FA now. Both of us it was first time to CMH. Bottom line it took us nearly a half hour to find the van. For some reason or another it was really confusing getting to where the van was supposed to pick us up. We somehow ended up in the parking garage. Its was nightmare. We had to call the hotel to find out where we are supposed to meet the van. We get there and the capts like "what took you so long" FA felt like smacking him I personally always wait for the Capt and FA. If the capt doesn't wait I do. I have also found the TWA guys are best for being good crew members