Planning to share ride to the grocers

I guess you would figure out the milage...the cost of gas for that distance, and split it in half. However, I would give someone a ride for free...I don't drive but if I did, I would. So would my mom and my husand.

Depending on how far you have to travel to the grocers, I would probably give $3-$5 per trip. I don't drive either but am looking at getting my license sometime soon. I don't know what is stopping me but I keep prolonging it. My husband taught me how to drive a few years ago in Samoa and had no problem there. They drive like 25-30 miles on the road so that's probably why.

I don't have a driver's license either and Hubby can't drive anymore. I usually go to the store with my Mom, brother or stepdad. Usually I do all my shopping once or twice a month and since it's only 2-3 stores close together, I just give them $5.00. I also go with my Mom whenever she's going out so I can pick up things I have run out of. [b]~~MY OWN PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF**[/b]

I know you live in Winnipeg as I used to also. I know you live not too far from the mall so it shouldn't cost very much in gas to drive you. Also if they are living near you and they have to go shopping anyways, so I wouldn't, personally, give more than $5.00 but that is totally up to you. I would make the offer and then see what they say to it. What would it cost if you were to take a cab? Maybe figure it that way, if you have to. I know when I lived in Winnipeg and didn't have a car one of my sisters would take me but since they were going anyways and they lived near me, they wouldn't take any money from me for taking me. But then they didn't need the money anyways, as they all have good careers. Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend, Your friend Chris

I would say that the cost of a gallon of gas would be reasonable. It probably doesn't even take that much to get to the store and back. If you're on the driver's way, I don't see why they need to charge you at all. After all, it's family you're riding with and I'm sure you do nice things for them once in awhile.

we are the same situation can´t drive.this winter not easy to walk cold and heavy snow.so i barrowed driver who renting the apprtment downstair.

I do this, I don't have a vehicle and so my mom takes me. We split the gas. So if they were two of you have a set price what it will cost to go and then split that cost. I usually give $10-15 to get to town.Depending on the cost of gas at the time. It just makes it easier.

depends on how far they have to drive would think about $3 each should help on the gas

I am not sure,i know i would feel like helping with the gas but it all depends on how far they have to pick you up and bring you back...I would just figure how much gas is a gallon & then figure how far they have to take you ....Maybe you could explain to your friend that you want to help & see what they have to say..

[i]Hi suspenseful, I will love that idea also but I am far from my friends and don't have any close among here with our neighbors, that is a great idea for saving plus we have someone to talk too also while shopping![/i]

Hi Suspenseful, I have car shared for a while for shooping trips and usually take my car. I am in the uk and my neighbour who I take gives me £2.00 towards petrol. To get to supermarket and back by public transport would cost twice that but it is more than I use in petrol so I am gaining by being the driver and they are saving not using public transprt and also have the convienence of door to door. I would ask who ever the driver will be how much they would like to cover fuel costs and come to an arrangement before they take you. They may say they don't want anything in which case I would treat hem to a bunch of flowers of a cake each week instead. Godd luck, sorry to hear that your husband is finding it difficult to drive now. Huggles. Ellie :D

When going to church, we share with the cost of fuel for the jeepney. We are three families and its light on the pocket. Walking short distances is a good idea but if winter comes, its an entirely different matter.

hi suspenseful. if only you were my neighbor, i'll be glad to give you a ride whenever i do my groceries too. that way, we can cut expense for the gas and it will be a bonding time for us to share our insights on running the family.