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My school-run minibus: Kiara's only way to earn a living

Kiara drives for a living in Mumbai, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 3 weeks.

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Kiara L. Dwivedi
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Mumbai
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $115 • Labor charges: $55 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $35 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kiara

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