Recommendation from The Third Age Trust
U3A members can offer lifts to other members and accept money towards petrol costs without compromising their car insurance policy.
It is recommended that there is a guideline so that the matter is managed fairly and consistently, with the driver getting back an appropriate proportion of the fuel cost not the total amount.
(U3A Committee Reference file – Insurances and Safety p.3)
Gilwern U3A Guidelines
CAR-SHARING - Shared transport is to be encouraged, and costs incurred should be shared equitably.
The Committee’s advice is that a contribution of 30p (amount on Monmouth site) per mile – plus expenses such as parking and Bridge tolls – should be divided equally between the car’s occupants for journeys made.
A prior calculation producing a rounded figure can avoid problems over change. Provided that there is no element of ‘hire or reward’ involved, there should not be any difficulty over insurance cover.
Agreed by Executive Committee on 7th March 2018