Amish transportation
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Laughing Gas
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Amish transportation
Some local Amish have asked me to drive them somewhere. I currently have the time to do this, but how much should I charge them? They want me to haul some lumber on my gooseneck AND carry some family members at the same time.
It took me awhile but I figure 2.05 should pay for the hauling but not sure what to do about the people.
Any ideas?
It took me awhile but I figure 2.05 should pay for the hauling but not sure what to do about the people.
Any ideas?
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I was just gonna say that. If you are paid to transport people, you'd best have a LOT of insurance, passenger insurance. You can probabaly get around it by charging more for the hauling and make sure there is paperwork documenting the hauling charges only. And the passengers ride for free.
Last edited by furball69; May 15, 2006 at 08:00 PM.
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I have to ask 
Did they phone you ?
Show up at the door with a Yoke of Oxen and cart?
I am really surprised they asked "an English" with their 21st century devices to do this.
I suppose the distance is the major reason.
I would say do it for cost (fuel,etc),but let them know beforehand about any legal consequences if you were involved in a collision and someone (s) may get hurt from it.
Have them sign a waiver of your responsibility for something you didn't cause before you drive them.
Did they phone you ?
Show up at the door with a Yoke of Oxen and cart?
I am really surprised they asked "an English" with their 21st century devices to do this.
I suppose the distance is the major reason.
I would say do it for cost (fuel,etc),but let them know beforehand about any legal consequences if you were involved in a collision and someone (s) may get hurt from it.
Have them sign a waiver of your responsibility for something you didn't cause before you drive them.
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I'd assume that you have little to fear from them in terms of litigation if anything bad were to happen, but it is always my rule not to haul people for money. that opens you up to all sorts of things.
If it's not a huge hassle, I'd just let them buy you a tank of fuel and that would be all.
Of course, I'm not very familiar with Amish folk. We have more Hutterite and Mennonite communities around here, and they sure have no problem driving.
If it's not a huge hassle, I'd just let them buy you a tank of fuel and that would be all.
Of course, I'm not very familiar with Amish folk. We have more Hutterite and Mennonite communities around here, and they sure have no problem driving.
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dcf, Be very careful about charging someone. As soon as you make someone pay to use your vehicle it puts you under a completely diferent set of laws. If nothing goes wrong then it's no big deal. BUT...if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident YOUR insurance company might deny your claim. MOST insurance companies have a clause in their policies (they usually ask if you are going to use the covered vehicle for "commercial purposes" on the question form) about no business usage for a personal policy.
The Amish aren't known for lawsuits but they may want to hold you responsible for their property loss/damage and because you charged them for your vehicles use YOU would be responsible for the freight you have "contracted" to haul. You would also be responsible for the physical safety of the passengers you took on board also.
Long story short...don't charge them, do it as a favor and let them return the favor by filling your tank/feed you. Heck...you might make a new friend or two in the bargain. That's worth more than ANY money and usually lasts a lifetime!!!
The Amish aren't known for lawsuits but they may want to hold you responsible for their property loss/damage and because you charged them for your vehicles use YOU would be responsible for the freight you have "contracted" to haul. You would also be responsible for the physical safety of the passengers you took on board also.
Long story short...don't charge them, do it as a favor and let them return the favor by filling your tank/feed you. Heck...you might make a new friend or two in the bargain. That's worth more than ANY money and usually lasts a lifetime!!!
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my grand parents when they where alive. had them near by also in ny state. when asked they never took money. and wound up with the best freinds any one could ever want. if they want to feed you don't turn them down their ladies can cook big time good food.
if they ask you to say grase do so. the house hold head will lead the chow line if they don't start passing from you first out of their respect for your favor.
they are good people and don't ask a machanical favor very often which means the load is heavy for a horse to move.
if they ask you to say grase do so. the house hold head will lead the chow line if they don't start passing from you first out of their respect for your favor.
they are good people and don't ask a machanical favor very often which means the load is heavy for a horse to move.
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If you really want to impress "PLAIN FOLK" (and make lifetime friends that you will always remember) do it for the sake of doing it, and let them repay you however they want to.
They will - and you cannot find food, crafts, or caring like they are noted for.
Consider it an adventure...
In fact, as I think on it, please convey to them my greetings and blessings.
I have often admired them, though I cannot live as they do.
They will - and you cannot find food, crafts, or caring like they are noted for.
Consider it an adventure...
In fact, as I think on it, please convey to them my greetings and blessings.
I have often admired them, though I cannot live as they do.
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From: Milltown, NJ USA
"trade hauling for barn raising..."
Darn!!! This post came a month too late...I'll take him wherever he wants. I just had my house resided and two porches torn down and replaced. Where can I find this guy in case I need more work done!!!!!!!!!!!!
Darn!!! This post came a month too late...I'll take him wherever he wants. I just had my house resided and two porches torn down and replaced. Where can I find this guy in case I need more work done!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, well... just got back. I charged him for hauling but nothing else. Due to miscommunication I didn't catch the idea that I would have to wait for 5 hours while his wife visited with her family. The trip took 3.5 hrs one way. There was no coming home and then going back. I'm not really bothered by the miscommunication since I had a book, food, and drink with me... but I certainly could have been doing other things with my time. There wasn't even a Walmart to wander around aimlessly. Live and learn.
Always make sure of what the plan is BEFORE you start.
Always make sure of what the plan is BEFORE you start.