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My school-run minibus: Lucky's only way to earn a living
Lucky drives for a living in Ikeja, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
🇳🇬 Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria1,549 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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:
• Labor charges: $40
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $140
• Towing and inspection: $20
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Updates from Lucky
We're at 13% thanks to 2 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Update from Ikeja: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($10). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.
- Lubna Jamila Said 🇫🇷 · $25
- Armando P. Quiroga 🇪🇸 · $15
- Clément Gilles Gerard 🇫🇷 · $10
“Hang in there. From Limoges with love.”
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Best of luck, Lucky. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Quetta.
how is Lucky doing now?
thinking of you and your family, Lucky. This could happen to any of us. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family, Lucky. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Ikeja
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Bang Khen but we're thinking of you. God bless.