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My food truck: Bilal's only way to earn a living
Bilal drives for a living in Islamabad, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
🇵🇰 Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan977 views
I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $200 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $95
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $40
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Bilal
Updates from Bilal
81% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 64% funded and the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.
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Hope it all works out, Bilal. Small businesses are the heart of Islamabad. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 38 people at work. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Bilal. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
how is Bilal doing now?
You're not alone, Bilal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Islamabad
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bilal.
It's all in the list in the story. suspension replacement (parts) is the big one at $95, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you the best, Bilal. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Embakasi.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Love from Nakuru.
sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Sydney but we're thinking of you. Take care.