Sussex wrote:
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So what's the precise legal position here?
They are both liable for the first part, and she was also liable to the last bit.
But a lot depends on what the punters said, who initiated the hire, and what was said when the fella got out.
Well it was all a bit messy - that was part of the problem.
Guy was totally pished, basically, in fact I've had problems with him before - falling asleep, not having enough money etc, but normally all's worked out well in the end.
In fact wouldn't have taken him, or would have asked for money up front if he'd been on his own, but because the girl seemed quite sober, and it's a good fare, I just thought it would all work out OK.
So guy was incoherent, but eventually fished out £15, and said he'd go inside and get the rest. Girl said she'd stay in car until he came back. Never reappeared, and I knocked on his door, but no reply. Suspect he'd just fallen asleep the minute he got in.
Thing is he's a really nice and polite guy, just gets incredibly pished up, and don't think he tried to dodge the fare on purpose.
Anyway, girl then said she just wanted to go home and she would pay the fare, but things kicked off a bit by the time we got there