Petrol money

Kol said:
As stated, it's nothing to do with it not costing him anymore, it's the fact he is giving you a lift. So sure, £10/week sounds great. It's saving you money and it's saving him money, it's a favour.
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Yeah I agree - he's doing me a favour so I want to return it, which is why I want to give him money at all. I just wanted to make it clear that the money was simply for giving me a lift, and not recompense for additional expenses he incured for helping me which is why I mentioned the lift wasn't costing him any more

ETA: I'm a little, skinny guy mrk :P
 
phonemonkey said:
It would cost me about £20 a week to get into work, so if I gave him £10 a week (£40 a month) then that would be reasonable?
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I would simply offer him half of what his fuel is probably costing him, discuss it with him. If he gets half the money then its win win for both of you :)
 
err it does not matter if he is not going out of his way to pick you up, you are getting a big benefit from him picking you up.

According to google maps I travel roughly 30 miles in total, costs me around £40 every 8 days to fill up the tank, so yea £10 a week at the very least would help him out.
 
phonemonkey said:
It would cost me about £20 a week to get into work, so if I gave him £10 a week (£40 a month) then that would be reasonable?
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I think that would be more than reasonable... I'd say about £30.. cutting your costs, and as you say, he doesn't go out of his way to get you!
 
I used to give someone £10 a week pretty much the same as this really, 30 miles a day and they didn't have to go out of their way.
 
Ciphon said:
he doesn't go out of his way to get you!
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That isn't really the point. Their is the commitment he has to make to give him a lift. He cant simply decide to make a detour on the way home to pick up his shopping or run errands. That is no small thing and could be very inconvenient for the driver.

Edit: On the odd occasion the driver is not well or looks to take a holiday, even then he much consider the guy he has committed to giving a lift too.
 
I think some people are mis reading the OP. He clearly states he is WANTING to give him money, he just stated the facts that surround the situation. I'll be honest, I too misread it initially.
 
Doonhamer said:
Edit: On the odd occasion the driver is not well or looks to take a holiday, even then he much consider the guy he has committed to giving a lift too.
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If I was giving someone a left to work, and decided I wanted a holiday, then I wouldn't expect payment for the lifts... I would also tell the person that I was going on holiday, and they are going to need to organize a way of getting to work while I'm away.

If they can't get someone else to give them a lift / train / bus / taxi... then their up **** creek without a paddle!

Being off sick again, text the guy say I'm not going in today as early as possible...

It sounds like this guy is doing it to be friendly, I wouldn't feel bad if I was giving someone a lift to work daily, then fell ill... it would be the last thing on my mind!

Learn to drive?
 
I would give him 50%+ of what you save.

But, if he hasn't asked for money, and isn't inconvenienced, why don't you buy him lunch once a week or something? I know I'd prefer something like that.
 
I'm not saying the guy would expect anything or change his plans, but it is something he must consider any time he looks to change his normal routine.
 
£10 a week sounds about right.

I used to give a lift to a guy (on my way to work) - even though it was about 8 miles there and back - he never offered anything, never bought me anything and never thought of mentioning anything (even tough I picked him up/dropped him off for almost a year and a half (and had to wake him with his doorbell about a dozen times). Needless to say - I don't bother talking to him anymore and have learned no to make that mistake again.
 
meghatronic said:
But, if he hasn't asked for money, and isn't inconvenienced, why don't you buy him lunch once a week or something? I know I'd prefer something like that.
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Seconded.

I mean, the guy is doing it as a favour. As thanks, buying him lunch or a few drinks etc. I think is a good way to show your appreciation for that favour.

Money, imo, undermines the thing a bit. It is a favour he is doing for the OP, not a service he is providing.
 
Wanted to reiterate. I am looking for advise onn how much money to give him as an expression of thanks, not how much money I should be reimbursing him.

I'll have a think about the lunch/drinks idea . . .We work in seperate areas of the business though, so lunch might be difficult to manage.
 
phonemonkey said:
Wanted to reiterate. I am looking for advise onn how much money to give him as an expression of thanks, not how much money I should be reimbursing him.

I'll have a think about the lunch/drinks idea . . .We work in seperate areas of the business though, so lunch might be difficult to manage.
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Still think if this turns into a regular thing ie mon-fri he is picking you up and dropping you off then you should be contributing towards his fuel bill, just because he is to much of a nice guy to ask, doesn't mean you shouldn't offer.

If it is just the odd favour between mates then I wouldn't expect anything and would just appreciate a pint at the pub or something else for a few quid.
 
ColdAsIce said:
Still think if this turns into a regular thing ie mon-fri he is picking you up and dropping you off then you should be contributing towards his fuel bill, just because he is to much of a nice guy to ask, doesn't mean you shouldn't offer.

If it is just the odd favour between mates then I wouldn't expect anything and would just appreciate a pint at the pub or something else for a few quid.
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That's what I thought - hence my asking what you all thought a suitable amount would be. I only mentioned the fact he wasn't going out of his way for me to preempt the

"pay him for any additional expenses he incurs" comments.
 
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