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My school-run minibus: Fabiana's only way to earn a living
Fabiana drives for a living in São Paulo, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil513 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 8 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $350 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $145
• Labor charges: $110
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Fabiana
Good news. Because of your gifts ($120 in total) I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward radiator and cooling system replacement.
Small update. $85 so far, the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled.
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“Every little bit. From Kassel with love. - Kassel”
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Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope September is when things finally get easier.