Ok so let us imagine a scenario where Mr. X drives to work 50Km away every morning and comes home every evening.
Mr. X gives a lift to his friend Mr. Y who works at a place approximately 25Km along the route. It is about a 2 min detour for X to drop his friend off. They both start work at staggered times so there are no issues there.
The journey costs £2.50 in petrol there and £2.50 back. £5 a day.
Sometimes Mr X works late or has the morning off so Mr Y takes the bus that costs £4 for a single trip to or from.
Mr X asks Mr Y to chip in for fuel. Mr Y agrees gladly, the trip by car is much faster than the bus, it means he can leave later in the morning and it means he often gets home faster too.
Mr X asks him to pay 50% of the fuel costs £2.50 a day. The bus would cost him £8 a day remember.
Mr Y agrees but all of his mates thinks he is crazy because Mr X would be driving that way anyway so really he is just filling his own pockets making his petrol costs much cheaper.
Sometimes Mr Z comes on the ride too, he also pays £2.50. Effectively+ now Mr X is getting all his fuel costs paid. BUT both Y and Z are saving a ton on alternative transport costs.
How would you share the fuel costs on a journey like this ?
I'm inclined to pay 50% Its still cheaper for me in the long run. The driver isnt really going out of his way at all. But this is cos im British and it just seems the right thing to do ?
Or is it fairer to give a token gesture once a week such as buying lunch or a few beers because, In reality, the driver has no choice but to go that way: Mr X enjoys the company of Mr Y and Z on the trip, so its not worth bickering over a few £.
This would be a long-term arrangement if it would change your opinion.
Please discuss.
Maybe I'll add a poll of 4 or so options at a later date?
Pay half >
Pay 25% >
Pay a token amount 50p a trip >
Get the bus Mr X is a cheeky So and so. >
Other/Pancake please explain. >
Mr. X gives a lift to his friend Mr. Y who works at a place approximately 25Km along the route. It is about a 2 min detour for X to drop his friend off. They both start work at staggered times so there are no issues there.
The journey costs £2.50 in petrol there and £2.50 back. £5 a day.
Sometimes Mr X works late or has the morning off so Mr Y takes the bus that costs £4 for a single trip to or from.
Mr X asks Mr Y to chip in for fuel. Mr Y agrees gladly, the trip by car is much faster than the bus, it means he can leave later in the morning and it means he often gets home faster too.
Mr X asks him to pay 50% of the fuel costs £2.50 a day. The bus would cost him £8 a day remember.
Mr Y agrees but all of his mates thinks he is crazy because Mr X would be driving that way anyway so really he is just filling his own pockets making his petrol costs much cheaper.
Sometimes Mr Z comes on the ride too, he also pays £2.50. Effectively+ now Mr X is getting all his fuel costs paid. BUT both Y and Z are saving a ton on alternative transport costs.
How would you share the fuel costs on a journey like this ?
I'm inclined to pay 50% Its still cheaper for me in the long run. The driver isnt really going out of his way at all. But this is cos im British and it just seems the right thing to do ?
Or is it fairer to give a token gesture once a week such as buying lunch or a few beers because, In reality, the driver has no choice but to go that way: Mr X enjoys the company of Mr Y and Z on the trip, so its not worth bickering over a few £.
This would be a long-term arrangement if it would change your opinion.
Please discuss.
Maybe I'll add a poll of 4 or so options at a later date?
Pay half >
Pay 25% >
Pay a token amount 50p a trip >
Get the bus Mr X is a cheeky So and so. >
Other/Pancake please explain. >
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