how much to give for lift?

jeffgeorge

Hi all,

Work colleague livesabout 2 min drive from me. She is giving me a lift to our workplace which is about 7 miles away 3 times awek there and back.

I really appreciate the lift and the time and money saved on public transport and want to contribute to lift. She has refused

I earn about 8k more. How much to give approx??


Many thanks guys



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Hintza

£15-£20 per week?

mchale

She has refused money, so try a decent bottle of vino, 1 a week say

Wig

14 miles * 3 = 42mile = approx 1 gall petrol = approx £5

divide by 2 = £2.50

But she is helping you save money, and time, and she has insurance to pay..... so give her the full £5 per week.

But from a different angle you are a fat cat (8K more) so just give her what you would pay on public transport and just save on the time and inconvenience.

Nessynoo

Take her out for lunch every week? Buy a gift instead?
Your colleague sounds really kind.

aqueoushumour01

Wig wrote: »

14 miles * 3 = 42mile = approx 1 gall petrol = approx £5

divide by 2 = £2.50

But she is helping you save money, and time, and she has insurance to pay..... so give her the full £5 per week.

But from a different angle you are a fat cat (8K more) so just give her what you would pay on public transport and just save on the time and inconvenience.

presumably you brighten up her day with your excellent conversation so deduct that from the amount above

missile

She may not want to accept cash payment as that could invalidate her insurance. You could offer to pay for petrol when she fills up.

goldspanners

missile wrote: »

She may not want to accept cash payment as that could invalidate her insurance. You could offer to pay for petrol when she fills up.

has anyones insurance ever been invalidated for giving a freind a lift to work in return for a few quid?
i know strictly speaking its hire and reward but has it ever been done?

Wig

Paying expenses for lifts does not invalidate insurance.

Paying more than expense does.

elektra-2007

What about treating her to lunch once a week, wont cost more than a couple of quid, but its the thought thats nice, as she does for you.

harveybobbles

Why doesnt the OP buy a car from the extra £8000 income.../