Money Moral Dilemma: Is it unreasonable to ask my friends to pay me for taking them to the pub?

Brie

since they're drinking and your driving they should be buying you all your (non alcoholic) drinks for the evening.  

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MSE_Kelvin said:

This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...

 I've two friends who usually get the bus to the pub on Fridays, while I usually drive if I'm going too. On the odd occasion when the bus isn't running or it's raining, I collect them and take them to the pub with me. But as time's gone by, they've stopped checking if the bus is running and wait for me to pick them up, and I feel I'm being taken for granted. Is it unreasonable to expect them to offer me some money for fuel, or at least return the favour every so often?

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In my own opinion it is, i wouldn't expect it at all.

However, i don't call them genuine friends if they're not offering to give you something in return for your favour.

Either stop doing it or speak to them.