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My ride-share car: Andrei's only way to earn a living
Andrei drives for a living in Lviv, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 12 weeks ago the transmission 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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:
• transmission replacement (parts): $145
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $10
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Andrei
Good news. Because of your gifts ($99 in total) I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Lviv: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Achieng Mary Ngowi 🇰🇪 · $5
“Get well soon. Thought of Andrei all day after reading this. - Likoni”
- Brenda A. Gibson 🇺🇸 · $5
“Sending love. Thought of Andrei all day after reading this.”
- Ilana Shira Ben-David 🇮🇱 · $25
- Kunal M. Oberoi 🇮🇳 · $69
“Only $69 but hope it helps. - Nagpur”
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how is Andrei doing now?
Take care, Andrei. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.