To feel this woman is using me as a taxi service?

[Jinglebells99]

My dd's friend's mother asked me to be her emergency contact at school while she goes on holiday with her new husband. Her dd is being looked after by a relative but the relative doesn't drive. My dd goes by public transport to school. I can drive and would obviously go and pick up my dd if she was ill. And I wouldn't mind bringing this other child back if I was there anyway, but expecting me to drive over to get her child specifically, is a bit much? They have lots of relatives and friends locally. They are currently having a big celebration, that my family wasn't invited too, so I know we aren't close by any means. Aibu to think she should ask one of her actual friends or relatives? Btw she often picks her own dd up from school but has only once offered my dd a lift home?!

If her child has an emergency at school, surely it should be a relative who takes care of them? If this means the non-driving relative takes a taxi, then so be it. (I am the emergency contact for my sister's children, if she and her OH are not available. I don't drive. If necessary I would, without question, take a taxi.)

Say no. It's the thin end of the wedge really. If you were friends it would be different, but you're not so it isn't.

I'd probably tell her it wasn't convenient as you have other plans - and this would double the chances of being called by the school for a sick child

I think you are way over thinking this. She has not asked you to do any pick ups or drop offs. She has asked if you would be an emergency contact. High chance you won't even be needed. Just say no if it is making you feel used.

You couldn't make it up. She texted me this morning to say the child and other family member have been throwing up all night so she won't be in school till Wednesday. I said I thought it would be better if she asks a relative as I have stuff on this week that I'd have problems getting out of. I feel a little guilty.

I think She still wanted me to be the emergency contact but was letting me know the child was ill and wouldn't be in school till Wednesday. I think that given the child is currently throwing up, the chances of me being asked to go and fetch her were higher. I'm glad I've said she needs to ask a relative instead. I was feeling used. I'd still be happy to give her a lift if I was there anyway. Just can't understand why she asked me rather than one of her friends or family

Possibly because she thinks you're nice and you have a car.

Personally I think this kind of thing is the grease on the wheels of humanity but if you don't, fair enough. It was just in the case of an emergency, really.