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My school-run minibus: Arif's only way to earn a living
Arif's my school-run minibus is Arif's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $250.
🇮🇳 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India784 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 8 weeks ago the transmission 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $250 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $200
• Labor charges: $20
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $10
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Arif
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You're not alone, Arif. Small businesses are the heart of Varanasi. Hope you're open again soon.
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Varanasi
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Varanasi.