How much of the taxi cab fare should I contribute to?

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Last night I took a taxi cab from a party with my friends home. One friend was dropped off before I was, and I took note of how much the cab fare was then, and again when I got home. Both of us said we'd pay our other friend back as we didn't have enough cash with us. Should I offer to pay my friend back for the whole journey that I travelled, or for the distance between our friend's house and mine? 

What would be more courteous, or the "right" decision to make? I know personally I'd rather offer him $25 for the whole journey, rather than subtract the $8 to our friend's house, considering that he'll be paying that, than to just offer him the $17 it was to my house and he thinks I should be paying $25. Or do I just give him $25 and if he wants to pay me back the $8 difference, accept it?

rkilburn410 · Accepted Answer

ask him how much he wants,tell him you feel that you owe him 25, and let him make the decision

wdreesandsons · Answer

I think that if you're all friends then you should just split the fare between the no of people. You all have the opportunity of offering extra if you think one person is paying to much. If you're aquaintances then it's different. Then the first person to get out should pay a split of that amount and (3 of you $3 each into a pot ) then at the next stop take out the $8 and split the remainder between 2 of you. $9 each. This means you have a pot of $27 (includes a $2 tip so far) the result is the first person pays $3 you pay  $11 and the last person pays $11 + whatever extra it is to get them home.. Nobody could complain about that. Of course if you've got more money than either of them and they're friends treat them. Also if you consider $25 is a good price to get home why worry pay it and you leave with no worries about what anyone will think

Rockies VM · Answer

Different ways to look at it:

Offer to pay entire bill and let the person  paying decide the appropriate amount to give back, if any . (might be perceived as a soft touch)

Percent of expense by percent of miles= payment  means if your miles were 45% of total, you owe 45% of bill ; fare1 =7 mile fare 2= 10 mile, you = 14 mile .  (might be construed as overly technical on minor topics)

Split 3 ways (might get a bit of a negative reaction here if it is perceived as you getting significantly more benefit)

Your portion as if you had to pay with no other riders (again soft touch)

If you have the cash to spare, take the first/last option;  You always want others to be willing to  pick up your tab when in need, Knowing they will always  get paid what is due, and quickly will minimize the times you have to beg.  Priceless!

iuoihv · Answer

Give him what you can afford and tell him you'll buy him a drink next time...or a cab fare.

AlaskaGirl · Answer

Accept the money, but don't ask for it. Good friends cover each other every once in awhile; I'm sure he will buy you a drink or something another night.

Eileen · Answer

That depends upon where you live. Remember, this forum is open to people all around the world, and answers for New York City will probably not be valid in Milwaukee.

acierman2006 · Answer

split it 3 ways thats all

slickdick · Answer

if your friends were drinking,tell them you paid them...don't they remember?

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