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My school-run minibus: Lilian's only way to earn a living
Without my school-run minibus Lilian can't work; a $200 repair would put her back on the road.
🇳🇬 Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,079 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $200 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $60
• Labor charges: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $45
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Lilian
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Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Bogor
Good luck, Lilian. Hope you get there. Take care.
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Accra
rooting for you, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. God bless.