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To think £10 isn't enough?

37 replies

Emoleno · 15/04/2025 17:47

DS is going to be given a lift, which will be a 30-mile round trip.

Does £10 cover the fuel cost AND the goodwill of the driver, who is doing him a big favour?

Thanks

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Emoleno · 15/04/2025 18:04

Ok, thanks. £10 it is

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FKAT · 15/04/2025 17:57

I don't think driving 30 miles is such a big favour - it's what an hour max? Need more context.

Urchinel · 15/04/2025 17:55

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alcoholnightmare · 15/04/2025 17:54

I think £10 is fine FGS

Perimama · 15/04/2025 17:54

If the person is going there anyway £10 is enough. If they are going there just for him, I would offer £20

arcticpandas · 15/04/2025 17:53

Depends. Is the person going there anyway or is he/she just helping out?

Zippidydoodah · 15/04/2025 17:52

IdLikeThingToSpiralIntoControl · 15/04/2025 17:51

Blimey, even the maximum HRMC fuel rate per mile is only 25p? £30 is too much.
£10 for fuel and bottle of wine?

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Who said £30?

Pungifries · 15/04/2025 17:51

Yes, £10 will likely cover the fuel (unless driving a very uneconomical car) , but depending on the relationship with the driver, might be appropriate to offer a bit more

IdLikeThingToSpiralIntoControl · 15/04/2025 17:51

Blimey, even the maximum HRMC fuel rate per mile is only 25p? £30 is too much.
£10 for fuel and bottle of wine?

Zippidydoodah · 15/04/2025 17:50

My work expenses amount to 45p a mile, which makes 30 miles £13.50.

Re: good will, it depends who they are in relation to you/your son, and if they were going there anyway?

Blackbookofsmiles1 · 15/04/2025 17:49

Depends on DS age and relationship to the driver. A 18 year old (who won’t have a lot of money) being driven by an aunt or a friend…£10 is fine. For a 35 year old who has asked a mate I don’t see often to help me, I’d offer at least £20.

Coconutter24 · 15/04/2025 17:49

Is the driver going there anyway? I think £10 is enough