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My ride-share car: Ruth's only way to earn a living
Without my ride-share car Ruth can't work; a $1,050 repair would put her back on the road.
🇬🇧 LE17 5EW, Leicester, England, United Kingdom1,652 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $500
• Labor charges: $270
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $155
• Towing and inspection: $125
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Ruth
Quick update: $145 raised so far (14%). the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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thinking of you and your family, Ruth. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Leicester.
Thinking of you, Ruth. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.
any update on how things are going in Leicester?
Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
good luck, Ruth. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Thinking of you, Ruth. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Sandton this morning. Love from Sandton.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Leicester
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bekasi.
hope things get better soon, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Mangaluru.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Uberlândia
hope things get better soon, Ruth. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Málaga.