[thegentleman]

With gas prices on the rise here in the lower mainland..

To the drivers:
Do you ask your friends for gas money when you pick them up/drop them off? (if you are going out of your way)
Do you think there should be some fair trade off in-between?
What do you think is a fair amount to ask?
How often should you ask if you do?

To the passengers:
Do you offer gas money to the driver?
What other means of "gratitude" besides a "thank you" do you give?
How often should you offer "gratitude"?

[Szeto]

if you guys are going on a long trip then yeah I think it's fair to ask for gas money... but it's just within lower mainland then no

[GGnoRE]

If my friend is driving and we are going a little bit further than just driving around town, I usually buy the meal or pay for something we do together on that day. It seems awkward for me to just offer straight cash and my friend probably wouldn't accept it in that manner anyways.

[TRDood]

For those who ask for gas money, would you ask by the milage or by the tank?

I usually just do $0.125 per km travelled for long road trips. ($50 per tank, 400km per tank)

[busdriverman]

i usually treat the driver to a beer if it is a farther than usual drive

i dont believe in asking for gas money because it just leaves a bad impression of yourself. if you do not want to drive, just say it.

[pastarocket]

There's no way I would ask a friend for gas money if it's driving around the Lower Mainland. If it's a weekend trip with the guys to Portland, Seattle, or a road trip to LA then the gas expenses is shared among the driver and passenger.

[tiger_handheld]

ill drive this time, he/she drives next.
not in the business of nickle and dime-ing my friends.

out of GVRD - we will split the cost. its understood.

[LC21]

IF my friends drive me around, i'll usually buy them a few rounds in the club or pub.

[xilley]

with regular friends :

Offers meal at the end of trip or pays for gas if friend needs to fill up during the trip

with best friend :

pay for your own meal and gas :fuckthatshit:

[unit]

we try to drive our fair share amongst each other. its not tit for tat but thats ok.

[Ri2]

just play this song when you roll up to your friends houses :)

GAS MONEY (REMIX) ft. DeshawnRaw, Traphik & StevenJo - YouTube

oh i forgot to reply. i don't mind pitching in $20 for gas here and there. sometimes i'll full tank it, if i have the chance to be sneaky enough. i used to work with my cousin who i always got a ride with so i'd throw money into his car before i bolt out and into my house. i'm the type of person though, if i don't have money, i won't bother going anywhere unless i'm forcefully dragged out of my house.

i think the way my fam is, we don't accept gas money and are very reluctant to do so. when i start driving, i don't think i'll ask my friends for gas money.. especially if i'm the one who offers to pick them up. you can't offer then ask for money.. that's just a weird concept to me.
of course, when you're driving out of town, i think it's unspoken that gas money should be given. or at least spring for lunch/drinks when you stop off.

[Presto]

I'm an adult, so I don't give a fuck about asking people for gas money, and they won't ask me because they aren't cheap. Although, in road trip situations, there's an unspoken understanding that the driver gets booze and meals comped. :)

[bcrdukes]

Ask for gas money? :fuckthatshit:

[Szeto]

^ speaking of gas money, where is my 10 bucks dukes! =/

[fd3]

if my buddy was going out of his way for me i always buy food/gas
just cuz,

and my friends do the same for me;D

unless we were going the same way..or we know the other is tapped out, we just offer it, or w/e.

or, the occasional drive naw its okay.
but if the person is CONSTANTLY asking for a ride, than fack that shit!

[Kidnapman]

Gas, grass, or ass. :badpokerface:

[phunky.FOB]

if the driver doesnt ask.... I wouldn't offer...
never have anyone asked me to pitch in for gas even though they're driving me home out in slurrey...
lets not jynx this

[Santofu]

Well this is pretty much how my friends and i work with this kinda thing... Somebody drives first... then next day, somebody else... and on and on until somebody has a turn. then the first person will drive again...

[mercyboy]

for me, me and my friend we go out 3 times a week, we rotate car, meaning, he use his car for this week, i use my car the next week...it just alternates

[FOB Mainlander]

Are you kidding!!?? Why are you that cheap and ask your freind for a few backs? Glad I don't know anybody that cheap.

[bcrdukes]

^ speaking of gas money, where is my 10 bucks dukes! =/

Now you're just a liar. :fullofwin:

[Araaadi]

Depends on the friend, my good buddy doesn't have his license. I don't mind driving him to work or to the skytrain after work, but I just hate when he feels like Im obligated to drive him.
One buddy was super cheap to me when I didn't have a car, so now he lost his license I just don't bother even driving him.
Friends with cars, we just take turns.

Trip to the states, we usually split it between all the passengers.

[k20er]

:seriously: i drive and i dont ask. but then again i understand some people are hurting for money.

[jbsali]

i'm usually not too worried about who give me money for gas. If we are all going out to the same place, i could honestly care less. If i was offered money, i would refuse it in a second but if they bought me a meal or something, that's fine by me.

I guess the only expection is a road trip. If you have friends that aren't cheap, they should return the favour some how (other than offering straight cash). In the end, i'm sure it evens out.

[thegentleman]

For me, I'm usually the driver. Because A) I have my own vehicle B) Full license C) I live on the other side of the city with a certain group of friends. D) some of my friends don't have a car/license. I don't mind if the destination is on the way. But if I have to go on a major detour, I find it irritating.

ie. Friends and I want to go to the Nightmarket in Richmond. My house is lets say around 33rd + Victoria, while a friend lives near Metrotown and asks for a ride there/back.

I'm usually not the type to say no to giving rides. I never do ask for gas money. But if the offer is there (which rarely happens in my case) I would take it. But I wouldn't mind receiving 5 bucks here and there. (I'm not expecting it every single ride) Insurance + gas isn't cheap.

[hotjoint]

ill drive this time, he/she drives next.
not in the business of nickle and dime-ing my friends.

out of GVRD - we will split the cost. its understood.

this

[FOB Mainlander]

Traveling from 33 and Victoria to Nightmarket near Home Depot is about 7km. Driving to Metrotown to pick up your friend before going might add another 10km. For 20km roundtrip, that is only $2-3 on gas. Grow up and stop counting on that tiny bit of money. Friendships worth a lot more...

For me, I'm usually the driver. Because A) I have my own vehicle B) Full license C) I live on the other side of the city with a certain group of friends. D) some of my friends don't have a car/license. I don't mind if the destination is on the way. But if I have to go on a major detour, I find it irritating.

ie. Friends and I want to go to the Nightmarket in Richmond. My house is lets say around 33rd + Victoria, while a friend lives near Metrotown and asks for a ride there/back.

I'm usually not the type to say no to giving rides. I never do ask for gas money. But if the offer is there (which rarely happens in my case) I would take it. But I wouldn't mind receiving 5 bucks here and there. (I'm not expecting it every single ride) Insurance + gas isn't cheap.

[v6]

My friends and I usually take turns driving each other, but when I didn't drive for the past few months, I would offer to pay for food or parking etc. I don't think I can ever ask my friends for gas money, but a few bucks lets say for parking etc would be nice.

[thegentleman]

Traveling from 33 and Victoria to Nightmarket near Home Depot is about 7km. Driving to Metrotown to pick up your friend before going might add another 10km. For 20km roundtrip, that is only $2-3 on gas. Grow up and stop counting on that tiny bit of money. Friendships worth a lot more...

Just making it clear, that was only a blind example. I don't actually live in Vancouver. My situation could be more or less based on that.

But like I said, I DON'T ask for money nor do I expect it. Yes, $2-3 doesn't seem like much but over time and repetitiveness it does tend to add up. I enjoy my friendship with my friends, they're great, but don't tell me to "grow up" when I'm the one carefully trying to manage money/time into my life where every dollar/second counts.

[Fafine]

Just making it clear, that was only a blind example. I don't actually live in Vancouver. My situation could be more or less based on that.

But like I said, I DON'T ask for money nor do I expect it. Yes, $2-3 doesn't seem like much but over time and repetitiveness it does tend to add up. I enjoy my friendship with my friends, they're great, but don't tell me to "grow up" when I'm the one carefully trying to manage money/time into my life where every dollar/second counts.

Just curious how old are you.

[thegentleman]

Just curious how old are you.

Let's just say early 20's.

[El Bastardo]

So you're on welfare? Why is $2 so important to you?

[ilovebacon]

I never ask for money unless I really need to

[!Yaminashi]

If I have to go out of my way, I'll usually request a small snack or something if its a lengthier drive.

If I ask for a ride, I'll always offer some gas money

[bcrdukes]

So you're on welfare? Why is $2 so important to you?

Hey just an FYI - something is wrong with your post.

[TRDood]

For me, I'm usually the driver. Because A) I have my own vehicle B) Full license C) I live on the other side of the city with a certain group of friends. D) some of my friends don't have a car/license. I don't mind if the destination is on the way. But if I have to go on a major detour, I find it irritating.

ie. Friends and I want to go to the Nightmarket in Richmond. My house is lets say around 33rd + Victoria, while a friend lives near Metrotown and asks for a ride there/back.

I'm usually not the type to say no to giving rides. I never do ask for gas money. But if the offer is there (which rarely happens in my case) I would take it. But I wouldn't mind receiving 5 bucks here and there. (I'm not expecting it every single ride) Insurance + gas isn't cheap.

You are ranting because you have to drive 5km from Victoria+33rd to Metro?

I'd like to hear your story if your gf lives in Surrey, and having to drop her off after a day/night out. :ilied:

[hchang]

"Gas Money" is what we did in High School, when it was hard to save up any money with just a part time job...

If you're in your early 20s and are still cheaping out about a couple bucks you're doing something horribly wrong.

I'm 19 and I don't ask for gas money anymore. If somebody dug into their pocket to give me some change I wouldn't even want it. A beer, a pop a snack sure, but never any change.

[thegentleman]

This is why I put "Gas money" in quotations. It doesn't strictly limit it to the form of money per se. But also, food, drink, another ride, etc etc..

[thegentleman]

You are ranting because you have to drive 5km from Victoria+33rd to Metro?

I'd like to hear your story if your gf lives in Surrey, and having to drop her off after a day/night out. :ilied:

That was just a blind example. I don't actually live in Vancouver, nor do I have a friend who lives around Metrotown.

Those are some of the obligations of a relationship. But I'm pretty sure she returns the favour. :ifyouknow:

[hchang]

This is why I put "Gas money" in quotations. It doesn't strictly limit it to the form of money per se. But also, food, drink, another ride, etc etc..

The thing is, gas money can be used literally for gas money.

If you get a snack a drink or a beer, its something that doesn't put you in a better financial situation. I could care less about getting it, its more of the gesture that matters.

[FOB Mainlander]

Don't like being told to grow up? How about BE A MAN!

Sorry, I don't know you are living on a tight budget. I think you shouldn't be driving if you really care about those peanuts. What if your car windshield is being hit by flying rock or being hit and run while you are going out with your friends? Are you going to ask them to chip in for your insurance deductible? You said you are trying to manage money/time into your life then I suggest save your time on this type of stuff. Find a higher pay job and work a few more hours then you will have more disposable income.
:fullofwin:

Just making it clear, that was only a blind example. I don't actually live in Vancouver. My situation could be more or less based on that.

But like I said, I DON'T ask for money nor do I expect it. Yes, $2-3 doesn't seem like much but over time and repetitiveness it does tend to add up. I enjoy my friendship with my friends, they're great, but don't tell me to "grow up" when I'm the one carefully trying to manage money/time into my life where every dollar/second counts.

[thegentleman]

Don't like being told to grow up? How about BE A MAN!

Sorry, I don't know you are living on a tight budget. I think you shouldn't be driving if you really care about those peanuts. What if your car windshield is being hit by flying rock or being hit and run while you are going out with your friends? Are you going to ask them to chip in for your insurance deductible? You said you are trying to manage money/time into your life then I suggest save your time on this type of stuff. Find a higher pay job and work a few more hours then you will have more disposable income.
:fullofwin:

What may be "peanuts" to you, may be something a bit more to others. I'm going to assume that we both come from different financial backgrounds/situations.

It's a lot easier to say "find a higher pay job" than it is to actually get one. That also takes up a lot of time. But, that's what I'm currently working on. Where I don't have to constantly be worrying about my finances, where I could find myself to live comfortable to satisfy my needs. Then, who knows? Free rides for everyone!

[hchang]

What may be "peanuts" to you, may be something a bit more to others. I'm going to assume that we both come from different financial backgrounds/situations.

It's a lot easier to say "find a higher pay job" than it is to actually get one. That also takes up a lot of time. But, that's what I'm currently working on. Where I don't have to constantly be worrying about my finances, where I could find myself to live comfortable to satisfy my needs. Then, who knows? Free rides for everyone!

What kind of backround do you come from?

I come from middle class parents, who don't support me at all.

Car, insurance, gas, rent, food and entertainment are all up to me.

I pay 100% of my life at 19 and proud to say it.

What about you?

[thegentleman]

What kind of backround do you come from?

I come from middle class parents, who don't support me at all.

Car, insurance, gas, rent, food and entertainment are all up to me.

I pay 100% of my life at 19 and proud to say it.

What about you?

I prefer not to disclose that type of information about my family and their financial background. But as soon as I turned 16, I started working to sustain all my personal expenses/lifestyle.

That's great, and you should be proud, how many of your friends your age can say the same thing? Heck, I know people in their 20's who still ask their parents for money.

[Gerbs]

^ Im 15 and i have to pay for everything.. no one was going to pay for my personal expenses (transportation, food, entertainment) I even had to pay for fucking everything even school fees for highschool =.=

[FOB Mainlander]

I wish I am rich too. LOL I can tell you that I use up almost every single dollar from my salary to pay for car loan, house mortgage and other living costs.

It's hard to find a good job but did you try hard? If you are really living in a tight budget now, don't drive! That will save you lots of money!

What may be "peanuts" to you, may be something a bit more to others. I'm going to assume that we both come from different financial backgrounds/situations.

It's a lot easier to say "find a higher pay job" than it is to actually get one. That also takes up a lot of time. But, that's what I'm currently working on. Where I don't have to constantly be worrying about my finances, where I could find myself to live comfortable to satisfy my needs. Then, who knows? Free rides for everyone!

[Fafine]

yeah dude sounds like you can't afford to drive.

[Meowjin]

since im not driving right meow, when I need something that can't be done with a scooter, I'll call a buddy up tell him to come pick me up go for lunch and help me with some stuff. I'll usually buy him lunch or chip in a little extra.

Road trips is a given.

[thegentleman]

I wish I am rich too. LOL I can tell you that I use up almost every single dollar from my salary to pay for car loan, house mortgage and other living costs.

It's hard to find a good job but did you try hard? If you are really living in a tight budget now, don't drive! That will save you lots of money!

Still in the process of achieving that higher paying job. My job is not transit accessible, and car pooling is not an option either. I can afford having a car. I do have disposable income, it's just I'm forcing myself to have a "tight budget." I have a huge chunk of my pay go towards savings/investments. I'll suffer now, so I don't have to later.

[CharlieH]

imo splitting gas costs is only acceptable if you're all going on a road trip together. plus who the hell asks for gas money when you're driving a friend home? might as well tell them to take a cab if you're that much of a penny pincher.

[knight604]

Lol stop feeding the newfagtroll

[sh662]

I'm happy to drive my friends around, more people to talk to on the way.

I just hate it when others feel that you are obligated to give them a ride. I knew this guy who had the same class as me, about a 45 min drive. I don't mind driving him, but every fucking time he would call right when we were supposed to leave and say "oh, stop by my house and i'll be out in 15 mins"....or just not call at all and expect me to wait for him outside his house for 10 mins. Fuck people like that.

As long as the other person is courteous I have no problem driving them

[dtip]

:nyan:

[bloodmack]

i had a freind where it started out as a couple drives here and there for no return, but then it started to become everyday like a fuckin taxi cab.. No thanks. I started asking him for money and he started giving me excuses as to why he shouldn't have to pay. Lets just say I aint his freind no more. lol

[winson604]

Background: Turning 30 this year, employed fulltime. Middle class I guess.

Neither I or my friends ever ask for money for gas money. It's just a given for us that it doesn't matter and I can honestly say nobody cares. If and when there's some kind of road trip involved our friends are all cool enough to offer on their own out of courtesy. They will either just say here take some money for gas or people will start paying for some of the drivers meals or something to compensate. No driver I know has ever asked for gas money in the last 10+ years.

Backtrack to when my friends and I were 16 and just starting driving and were in HS. Yes, at times the driver would politely ask hey do you guys mind chipping in a few dollars each and or the passengers would just offer. We all recognized that during this phase we were just kids with no jobs or income and although gas was cheaper it was unfair for the driver to cover the costs. Needless to say there has never been issues ever regarding gas money.

I would never ask for gas money, even in a recent road trip to the US I was offered gas money when I was filling up before heading back over the border I denied them. It doesn't make me baller or anything but I just feel that my friends and I are way passed that point. Plus it was just to Seattle and back which is nothing. Had I went on some epic journey to LA and back it might be a different story. On that note, I don't have anything against people asking for money. Hey gas is expensive, Vancouver is expensive and I understand that some people are tight on cash with bills to pay and or have other issues that make paying for gas a struggle.

[knight604]

The last guy who asked me for gas money was back in HS and we arent friends anymore

[impulseX]

i've had friends offer when travelling to the states and i drive, but even so i still refuse. it just doesn't feel right to me. they may find their way to pay for some gas, but i don't expect anything at all.

whereas when i head back home to edmonton for a week or so, my buddy takes time to come get me, makes arrangements to let me use his car for the day or so and pick him up after. i don't need him to ask or even think about gas money because i've already filled up his tank. its just how i operate.

[taprackbang]

I drive my friends quite often. Never have asked or brough up gas money. They always thank me for the ride and show appreciation and that's all I've ever needed.

[Yodamaster]

Jesus christ, friends don't and shouldn't have $ signs attached to them, I never ask my friends for gas money.

I've actually had my friend's mom try to give me money for taking her some place, even then I told her to keep it.

I do it because they are my friends, not because I'm expecting anything from it. Them being your friend alone should pay for something as lifeless/soulless as gasoline.

[MrGoodbar]

The only money i request is if the fuck up my car with puke or shit that will permanently taint the car, otherwise its a give and take kinda thing. My crush insisted on leaving gas money after i dropped her off once. Permanently friendzoned :(

[MeowMeow]

My crush insisted on leaving gas money after i dropped her off once. Permanently friendzoned :(

My friend dropped off her crush ytd and he threw money in the car and booked it
:(.......I (kinda) feel ya bro

[bcrdukes]

The only money i request is if the fuck up my car with puke or shit that will permanently taint the car, otherwise its a give and take kinda thing. My crush insisted on leaving gas money after i dropped her off once. Permanently friendzoned :(

Son, you give up too easily.

The game is still on.

[iam_dan]

my friends and i always offer each other rides and nobody keeps track.
in the end, my guess its its probably fairly equal.
i figure if i treat my friends well, they'll treat me the same, and so far, this has held true. the ones that dont see the same point of view eventually, always drift apart

[AzNightmare]

I would never consider gas money going either way, unless its a road trip. Cause otherwise, the driver's shelling out like $100+ on gas alone, that wouldn't be fair.

But I think people should only get rides when offered by the driver. More annoying when you're driving this friend all the time cause he's like 20 something and can't even drive. Its like, stop mooching and learn Howe to drive yourself, you dumbass., piss me off. I still wouldn't ask for money, but I would prefer him to just not even ask, causer I feel bad saying no if he actually asks.

[yogenfruz]

I've never asked for gas money, but if someone offers when I'm going well out of my way, like across town and back, I'll accept. Mainly because my V8 isn't exactly the most fuel economic engine. As far as giving money, I try to pay for 1/2 if it's a road trip unless the driver says otherwise, and usually a 5$ bill if I needed a ride badly and they were going that way anyway.