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My school-run minibus: Francisco's only way to earn a living
Francisco drives for a living in Bakersfield, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $1,150 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $760
• Labor charges: $125
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• Towing and inspection: $120
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Francisco
Updates from Francisco
Good news. Because of your gifts ($437 in total) the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Francisco
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Small businesses are the heart of Bakersfield. Hope you're open again soon!
shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Bakersfield.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Johannesburg but we're thinking of you
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Keep going, Francisco. Small businesses are the heart of Bakersfield. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care