Is it okay for me to ask my colleagues who travel with me to office in my car to share petrol expenses? Will my insurance be affected if there’s an accident? If I can’t charge them money, could I accept small gifts instead?

It is generally acceptable to ask colleagues to share petrol expenses if you are driving them to work in your car. Your insurance should not be affected by this arrangement, as it covers the car owner and not passengers. Accepting small gifts from colleagues as a “thank you” is generally permissible, but it is essential to ensure they are not perceived as bribes or inducements.