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My school-run minibus: Júlia's only way to earn a living
Júlia drives for a living in Guarulhos, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,140 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $450. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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 $450 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $70
• rear axle replacement (parts): $320
• Labor charges: $60
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Júlia
Updates from Júlia
Small update. $280 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 39% thanks to 3 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Júlia
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Thinking of you and your family, Júlia. Shared it with a few friends