How much should I pay someone for a ride?
How much should I pay someone for a ride? If you're going to pitch in for commuting costs (which you should do if this is a regular thing), say so while requesting the ride, and explicitly say it's to help pay for the cost of the commute. I'd probably offer about fifty cents a mile (USD), with a few bucks added on if they have to pay for parking at work.
What to do if a stranger asks you for a ride?
Even if it's something you really want, if the offer is coming from a stranger, you should ignore the person and walk the other way. If a stranger walks up or pulls up in a car and you're too far away to hear the person, don't go closer, even if the person waves you over. Just get away.