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My ride-share car: Sharmila's only way to earn a living
Sharmila drives for a living in Narayanganj, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
🇧🇩 Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh242 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $65
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $30
• Towing and inspection: $20
With deep gratitude,
Sharmila
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gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Narayanganj.
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Dhaka.