How much should my DBF pay his ride to work?

[tinkerbell_xo]

My DBF and I do not have a car, so we rely on public transit which is not a problem (we live in Toronto). However, he works 4 days a week starting at 6am and the public transit doesn't run early enough for him to get there on time, so for the past 2.5 months since he started this job he has been waking up at 5am and biking to work.
Now there's a guy he works with that is willing to pick him up every morning and drive him to work.
It's about 5 miles out of his way to come get my DBF and then they drive about 5 miles to get to work.
This means the guy has to wake up earlier and use more gas to get my DBF.
We're wondering how much my DBF should pay him?
It's 4 days a week, only picking up in the morning, my DBF will take the bus home in the afternoon.
I said $10 a week. My DBF doesn't think that's enough. He thinks more like $5 a day, so $20 a week.
Just wanted to know what other people in this situation pay or what they think is a good amount.

 

[MouseketeerOvaHere]

How much is gasoline in Canada? If it's around $2.50 like it is in the states, then yes, I think $10 a week is fine. Your bf could buy breakfast a few mornings during the month to make up for what he feels is lacking. That's always a nice gesture and lets the driver know what e is doing is truly appreciated.

 

[Frantasmic]

Well, in the states, they have an official mileage document that corporations and I guess the government follows regarding what you would get reimbursed or be able to deduct for charitable purposes. It is currently about 60 cents, I think. I know it is somewhere between 50 and 60 cents a mile.

So, I'd guess the $5 a day is more likely, based on the above.

 

[jen0610]

I use the rate the my company uses to repay for company use of a personnal car.

35 cents a mile, per mile, times the number of days. For your BF, that works out to $17.50. So if he goes with $20.00, that helps cover, the gas price changes.

 

[mjkacmom]

$20.

 

[anniemae]

I think $15 or $20 would be fair

 

[ZuZugal]

Your DBF should probably ask the driver what his thoughts are. Even though he is probably not doing it for the money, his idea of compensation might be different than yours.

Also take into consideration the driver is getting up earlier, going out of his way, etc. (I would even think wear and tear on his vehicle can play a part. Sure, it's only 10 miles out of the way each day, but that adds up. He pays for maintenance and insurance on his vehicle and that's an expense you don't have since you don't own a vehicle.)

I would err on the side of giving a little more. If you think $20 is too much than maybe $15 a week and a breakfast/dinner/gift once in a while.

 

[Cindyluwho]

I'll go out on a limb here and say at least $100 a month. You have chosen to have no car expenses and that is your choice. But this other gentlemen is paying for maintenance, insurance, gas and most of all HIS TIME. 5 miles either direction in rush hour could easily add 1/2 hour to an hour to his trip, every day.

 

[Boo'sMom]

I think $20 a week sounds reasonable.

 

[N.Bailey]

How much did it cost for your BF to ride the public transportation? I'd think he should at least pay that amount. It's what he'd be paying if the schedule was more inline with his own. Then factor in that your BF will be picked up right outside his own home and it's a win/win for him all the way around.

I live in the country and have no clue what public transportation costs, but it's a starting point.

 

[Handbag Lady]

What kind of car does the fellow drive? Is it a gas-user or an economical one? I'd ask to see if you can fill up the tank every other time to be fair.

Also, it would be really cool to pay for oil changes once in a while due to wear and tear on the vehicle. Ten miles a day out of your way can add up.

And maybe have a cup of coffee for the driver each morning? That would be nice, too.

 

[clutter]

Does the co-worker pay to park? I'd pay at least 1/4 of that. (1/2 since he rides one way, 1/2 of that to share.) Plus a contribution to gas and wear/tear.

 

[camlace]

I use the rate the my company uses to repay for company use of a personnal car.

35 cents a mile, per mile, times the number of days. For your BF, that works out to $17.50. So if he goes with $20.00, that helps cover, the gas price changes.

sorry to go off topic...but you need to talk to your employer...the IRS determines how much you get compensated for mileage and it hasn't been $0.35 in a long time. Currently it is $0.55/mile.

 

[crashbb]

I'd go with at least $20/week.

Current gas prices in Toronto are about 92 cents per liter, which (according to google) is about $3.50 per gallon (I think it is more like $3.48).

Of course, the price of gas is somewhat varied (in the last 24 hours it ranged from 89 cents at the cheapest location to 94 cents at the most expensive). The 92 cent figure seems to be the median (and mode). Actually, it is more like 93.6 cents.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

20 bills a week seems fair to me.

Is he going to be car riding because it is winter and then go back to biking?

 

[tinkerbell_xo]

How much did it cost for your BF to ride the public transportation? I'd think he should at least pay that amount. It's what he'd be paying if the schedule was more inline with his own. Then factor in that your BF will be picked up right outside his own home and it's a win/win for him all the way around.

I live in the country and have no clue what public transportation costs, but it's a starting point.

He buys a monthly bus pass, $109 for the month. He still has to buy this even with his co-worker picking him up since he'll be taking the bus home every night, so he's not saving any money, it's so he doesn't have to bike (and soon through the snow ) at 5am.

What kind of car does the fellow drive? Is it a gas-user or an economical one? I'd ask to see if you can fill up the tank every other time to be fair.

Also, it would be really cool to pay for oil changes once in a while due to wear and tear on the vehicle. Ten miles a day out of your way can add up.

And maybe have a cup of coffee for the driver each morning? That would be nice, too.

He drives a Pontiac Sunfire. I'm not sure what year but DBF says it's in really good condition, and the guy even offered to sell it to us but we're not interested in buying a used car at this point in our lives, especially right before the winter. We can rely on the public transit much more.

Does the co-worker pay to park? I'd pay at least 1/4 of that. (1/2 since he rides one way, 1/2 of that to share.) Plus a contribution to gas and wear/tear.

No, he does not pay for parking.


And also, he has never complained about riding his bike (I know I would! ) or asked anyone for rides. This guy offered and we feel like we should give him something to help him out and show him our appreciation.

 

[tinkerbell_xo]

20 bills a week seems fair to me.

Is he going to be car riding because it is winter and then go back to biking?

Yah that's the main issue. The mornings have gotten a lot colder and soon they'll be unbearable on a bike, so his co-worker offered to pick him up.
His real plan is to buy a new car before the spring, but if that doesn't happen then yes he will be back to biking .

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yah that's the main issue. The mornings have gotten a lot colder and soon they'll be unbearable on a bike, so his co-worker offered to pick him up.
His real plan is to buy a new car before the spring, but if that doesn't happen then yes he will be back to biking .

Ok, I would go with the 20 bucks a week then.

 

[PatsGirl]

I think $20/week sounds fair but he should occasionally supply the breakfast snacks or coffee just as a nice gesture. Maybe they could be home-baked goods or a quick stop at the local coffee house?