I can't drive. Every week my NCT friends and I meet up at one of our houses. About half the houses are in walking/busable distance so this is fine - but the other half are out in the sticks and so not covered by public transport, and too far to walk. I usually get a lift from one of the other ladies in these weeks but there isn't any agreed system in place and I usually end up texting all those who live near me on the morning or day before asking for a lift, unless someone has offered.
The problem is here that I feel really rude for asking. How would you word it? I think I'm being paranoid - it's not like I text saying "I need a lift" I usually say something like "Are we at Clare's house tomorrow? Could anyone give me a lift please? Hope you are all well. X" I have offered petrol money before and they all refused because they were going that way anyway.
I am going to learn to drive but we haven't got much money at the moment and insuring the car for an extra person will cost quite a lot (not to mention lessons and the time it takes to learn) so it might be a while.