When I was high school, my male classmate offered to drive me home from our classmate's house. We were doing a group project at her house. I declined his car ride offer. If I remember correctly, my male classmate was offended that I rejected his offer because I was implying that I didn't trust him.

Many years ago, my male high school teacher saw me at the bus stop & he offered to drive me to school. I declined his offer.

But most likely, I wouldn't mind meeting a co-worker or boss at a restaurant or bar because we won't be alone at the restaurant / bar.