how much to charge for fuel in horse lorry

[Tronk]

I would be wary about charging for fuel as it falls under hire & reward- which could mean you need an Operator’s licence.

 

[expanding_horizon]

Read the small print on the lorry policy for a privately owned, used for pleasure only policy.

I checked and someone paying a share of fuel costs isn’t hire and reward and doesn’t invalidate my cover. It doesn’t change it from pleasure.

 

[expanding_horizon]

I would be wary about charging for fuel as it falls under hire & reward- which could mean you need an Operator’s licence.

I was advised different as contributing to a small part of running costs is very different to hire and reward.

 

[expanding_horizon]

Read the small print on the lorry policy for a privately owned, used for pleasure only policy.

https://www.kbis.co.uk/insurance-insight/horsebox-faqs/

 

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AA is correct to advise checking the small print in the specific insurance policy - what one insurer accepts, another will not.

 

[peanutsmumma]

I take my friend everywhere with me and I don't ever charge her anything.
She just throws me some money every now and then but even then, I feel awkward taking it!

 

[Jambarissa]

I think if going to a show you might be glad of the company so can just see what she offers unless it's a long way and you think you're going to incur significantly increased costs for transporting her horse.

My friend charges a flat £20 per horse going up to about an hour away. I'd say that's definitely more than fuel but way less than a fair share of running costs per use.

If you are at all worried about charging I'd go with 'I'll drive, you buy lunch /pay entry fee' etc.