MoneyJobs & livelihood
My food truck: Waseem's only way to earn a living
Waseem drives for a living in Hyderabad, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
🇵🇰 Sindh, Pakistan811 views
I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 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 $250 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $155
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $25
Thank you for reading my story.
- Waseem
Updates from Waseem
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
Be the first to give
Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Hyderabad.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Hope you get there. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Leeds
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Dwarka
Small businesses are the heart of Hyderabad. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Niterói.