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Lilian needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Fort Portal
Lilian drives for a living in Fort Portal, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇺🇬 Western Region, Uganda963 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $150 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $80
• Labor charges: $20
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $15
Thank you so much.
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Any update on how things are going in Fort Portal?
Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lilian
Small businesses are the heart of Fort Portal. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Riyadh this morning. Blessings
Best of luck, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from São Paulo.
Sending good thoughts, Lilian. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier.