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Laiba needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Faisalabad
Laiba drives for a living in Faisalabad, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇵🇰 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan898 views
I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $150 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $10
• suspension replacement (parts): $60
• Labor charges: $80
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Laiba
Updates from Laiba
Update from Faisalabad: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 74% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($43). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($25). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Faisalabad.
Sending good thoughts, Laiba. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kasarani
Take care, Laiba. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Laiba. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Stay strong, Laiba. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
rooting for you, Laiba. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.
Good luck, Laiba. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.
you're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 10 people at work. God bless
Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Faisalabad
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon.