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My ride-share car: Zahra's only way to earn a living
Zahra drives for a living in Medan, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 6 weeks ago the gearbox 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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $250 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $140
• Labor charges: $65
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Towing and inspection: $20
Glad we found this place.
- Zahra
Updates from Zahra
Good news. Because of your gifts ($30 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($5). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.
- Jigna K. Shah 🇮🇳 · $20
- Ronaldo Bruno Dias 🇧🇷 · $25
“Stay strong - Vitória da Conquista”
- Parker C. Morrison 🇺🇸 · $5
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zahra
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. gearbox replacement (parts) comes first ($140) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck, Zahra. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kota
Keep going, Zahra. Shared it with a few friends.