Read the paragraph. My dad must travel a lot for work. Some weeks, he drives more than 100 miles a day! He uses our family car for this travel and pays for all the necessary gas, maintenance, and repairs himself. Luckily, my dad receives a monthly travel allowance from his employer that helps with these costs.

What is the most likely meaning of allowance?

a payment one makes each month to receive a service

a regular amount of money one is paid to cover expenses

a donation of money one gives in appreciation

a bonus one receives from an employer for excellent work