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Money Moral Dilemma: What's the fairest way to split our taxi fare?
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just....pay....half....each....£9.....or £10 if you're really going all out!0
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Take the bus, these days in most places the cost is the same for all journeys, and will be a lot cheaper than £18 for 2 of you (and definitely no need to tip the driver).0
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Whoever gets out first gives their mate a tenner and says see you next week. Up to the mate whether they give the driver £18 or something else.0
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Taxi fares marginally decrease per mile over distance, so if the higher bill is £16 for both of you, then it would be fair to pay 50% of the total. This way you BOTH save money.0
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It's obvious, as the friend is the last one out, he pays the whole bill...
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...avoiding esuhl's algebra...bye_bye_band_G wrote: »esuhl's algebra is correct
There's no algebra needed -- just simple fractions.0 -
I think £10 for him and £8 for you - he saves £6 and you save £5. Just splitting it would mean he saves £7 and you only save £4 which is not fair for a long-term arrangement.0
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50:50 everyday0
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Personally I would just split the increased fare down the middle. You're still paying less than what you would if you were on your own so I can't see the issue.
£9 x 2 = £18
£10 x 2 = £20 (If you want to tip/still less than solo journey)0 -
It's always better to share not only for the costs but for the company!
Depends on what you value more?
I would say split it £8 for the shorter journey and £10 for the longer journey and tip at your discretion ☺0
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