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Taxi costs split - who should pay

158 replies

Airspice · 06/02/2025 17:46

Just wondering if I’m being an arse for thinking this so would like opinions!

Going on holiday soon with a good friend and my two teens (ds14, dd16) 2 week package longhaul, can’t wait.

We were discussing costs/kitty etc the other day and she said that we’d need to get taxis round and about quite a bit (she’s been several times before so knows the score) and we can just split the cost 4 ways and I pay 3 lots and she’ll pay 1. I was a bit surprised, I fully expect when we go for dinner, trips etc to pay for me and the kids but for taxis I would have just split it between me and her, if it was her with the kids I would never have suggested a 4 way split for taxis.

YABU - there’s 4 of you, so split 4 ways, she shouldn’t have to pay for your kids taxi
YANBU - that’s tight, it should just be split between the adults

OP posts:
TheFunHare · 06/02/2025 17:54

I'd say in that case we may as well take our own taxi as it will be more comfortable with a bit more space 😉 I actually wouldn't. I'd probably just suck it up to not cause a row but I think she's being cheeky.

TunnocksOrDeath · 06/02/2025 17:54

If the local cabs don't take passengers in the front, will you need to book bigger more expensive cars for 4 versus 2 passengers?

Snowmanscarf · 06/02/2025 17:53

The kids are teens, so adult size, so I agree with friend.

Original poster
Airspice · 06/02/2025 17:52

Knackered1 · 06/02/2025 17:51

Depending on where you are going, the taxi may have charges per head.

I have been to the country a few times myself (but not that area) and it’s just a price for the destination

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Floranan · 06/02/2025 17:51

I’m with you, taxi 50/50 you pay for the kids on other things. Basically if you it’s something we’re the kids don’t add to the cost it’s 50/50

Knackered1 · 06/02/2025 17:51

Depending on where you are going, the taxi may have charges per head.

CeffylCoch · 06/02/2025 17:51

I agree with you

Comedycook · 06/02/2025 17:48

I think the same as you....50/50 for the taxi. As you said, food in restaurants and such like is a different matter.