Paying for event ticket for friend

[Polly345]

My friend asked me to buy theatre tickets for us both. We agreed she would give me the money on the day. The day before she said she 'might' not be able to go because her car was in the garage. By the day of the performance she still hadn't confirmed either way.
My question is should I just take the loss or ask her for the money?

Damn right she should pay. It's unfortunate that she couldn't go, but YOU shouldn't have to be out of pocket for HER misfortune - particularly as it sounds as though there were ways she could have gone. "Doesn't use public transport" really?!

You should have given her the ticket to deal with herself. As you've given it away for free to a friend I think you are screwed.