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My ride-share car: Tadesse's only way to earn a living
Tadesse drives for a living in Gondar, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 7 weeks ago the fuel pump 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 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 four 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 $150 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $65
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $35
Thank you so much.
Updates from Tadesse
Good news. Because of your gifts ($10 in total) the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $35 raised so far (23%). the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Gondar: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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take care, Tadesse. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. God bless.