How much "gas money" for neighbor driving younger kids to school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$20 VISA gift card once a month.

I wouldnt do visa because all the fees. Whats wrong with giving actual cash?

[Anonymous]

I would say $20 a month is good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$20 VISA gift card once a month.

I wouldnt do visa because all the fees. Whats wrong with giving actual cash?

Because once she is "paid" for the job they will need to have different insurance coverage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$20 VISA gift card once a month.

I wouldnt do visa because all the fees. Whats wrong with giving actual cash?

Because once she is "paid" for the job they will need to have different insurance coverage.

Contributing to gas money isn't paying her. Also, I give cash gifts all the time. The fact that it's cash versus a gift card doesn't make it income to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$20 VISA gift card once a month.

I wouldnt do visa because all the fees. Whats wrong with giving actual cash?

Because once she is "paid" for the job they will need to have different insurance coverage.

If the purpose of the "gift card" is to pay her, I think it would be treated the same way giving her cash would be treated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t believe you should take advantage of her kindness. Pay her appropriately, unless there are financial issues. It’s very nice that she offered to help you for free.

This.

[Anonymous]

When I was in HS, I drove younger kids. I was paid $5/week per kid (and that was 25y ago.)

Now, as a parent, it is VERY much worth at least $5/week not to have to drive my kid to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t believe you should take advantage of her kindness. Pay her appropriately, unless there are financial issues. It’s very nice that she offered to help you for free.

This.

She declined payment. That’s fine. It’s rude to insist on paying market rate and would make her uncomfortable. Gift card is a good idea. Maybe Starbucks or something so it’s clear it’s a thank you for a favor and not payment for driving, which would make that family uncomfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd give $10 each week "toward gas."

This sounds fair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$20 VISA gift card once a month.

I’d do just a $20 bill monthly tucked in a thank you card from the kids. Waiting til the end of the year is too long. This kid is doing a big favor for you.

[Anonymous]

Not Starbucks! Not everyone likes coffee or Starbucks products. Cash or credit card gift card is a lovely thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't advise on how much gas money but I wanted to commend you on wanting to give this driver such a thank you gift. The driver was raised well to decline any compensation but her/his willingness to help others should be recognized. Plus by your doing so you are also teaching the kids kindness and what it means to appreciate others' efforts.

+1 million

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe give her cash/gift card for gas once a month? $20 or $25 would be roughly a dollar a ride which is what my DD’s carpool charges. A definite perk when it’s hot/cold/rainy!!

OT but I live that your carpool charges! How did that get started?

So many times people take advantage. Easier to just set an expectation that the person driving deserves compensation.