mr_busdriver Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 A stereotypically selfish attitude, well done. Who from? The people who own a car or The type of people who forever expect lifts - that don't own a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arachnophobe Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I think its fairly hypocritical for someone to not have a car because they do not believe in them, and then demand lifts off others! and not give petrol money if its a habitual thing! It is a bit hypocritical if that's your reason for not having a car. It's not fair to expect lifts off people, but it is nice when they're offered. And if it's a regular thing it is only polite to offer petrol money/ some other kind of favour:suspect: in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan39 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Just to add; I'd gladly give a person a lift to wherever I was going should they be going a) to the same place and b) at the same times and are happy to come and go as I am doing. I'm with you on this one Frank Sidney I'm retired now,when I worked I used the bus to and from work, then I payed for lessons and learned to drive. I always made it plain I'd give anyone a lift if they left at the same time as me, and I wouldn't wait for anyone, I know how much bitchyness went off with other people who expected other's to wait around for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I own a car, but very rarely car share. I mean, I will give people lifts if their plans fit in with mine etc, but I wouldnt go miles out the way to do so unless I have the time, of course. Besides, all passengers have to go on my roof rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 There is a distinction between car sharing and giving people a lift. I car share, I actually pick up a work colleague en route to work. He saves £60 pcm on bus fares and I save the same as he has a parking sticker for the car park at work. I give people lifts who are going to the same place as I on a regular basis, meetings, social functions, fencing competitions, etc. I don't expect payment for the lifts but I do expect to be financially better off for the car sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm with you on this one Frank Sidney I'm retired now,when I worked I used the bus to and from work, then I payed for lessons and learned to drive. I always made it plain I'd give anyone a lift if they left at the same time as me, and I wouldn't wait for anyone, I know how much bitchyness went off with other people who expected other's to wait around for them. Exactly. It's only the same as I'd expect to treat others. If I had a lift with someone, I would expect to go along with whatever they did, when they did it. So therefore, that's why I'd expect the same back. Well done on learning to drive:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFoot Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I car share on my daily work commute (as the car owner). Why? I get a contribution towards the costs If it means the other person doesn't have to get a car, that's great (environmental concern) It's a nice thing to do to help someone out It's not about the social thing, though it is nice to have someone to chat to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyacademic Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 It's very nice for greenies to claim the moral high ground by not having a car. The cost of occupying the moral high ground is having to use public transport all the time, spending time at bus stops in the rain and railway stations when trains are delayed, or paying through the nose for taxis. I admire those who stick to their principles and bear the cost, however much I disagree with them. I have no patience or respect for those who claim the moral high ground and then expect family and friends to act as free or cheap taxi services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shims Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 We own more than one car and nobody except family is hardly ever in them. Paying for petrol was mentioned. I believe it is illegal to accept any fee and even worse ... What happens if you have a bad accident?? Don't think for one minute that that casual acquaintance / fair-weather buddy / lift-hustler isn't going to claim off your insurance and send it skyrocketing, if they get even the slightest twinge of 'whiplash'. Let the bus take them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFoot Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Paying for petrol was mentioned. I believe it is illegal to accept any fee and even worse ... I checked my insurance small print. Accepting a payment towards cost is fine, charging more to make profit would invalidate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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