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My ride-share car: Simiyu's only way to earn a living

Without my ride-share car Simiyu can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania727 views
Simiyu Kamau Mugisha
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Kinondoni
I make my living with my ride-share car. 3 weeks ago the transmission 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $200 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $115 • Labor charges: $40 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Towing and inspection: $15 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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