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

Osama drives for a living in Salé, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 ten 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $300 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $180 • Labor charges: $50 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $25 Thanks for being kind about this.

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Updates from Osama

We're at 73% thanks to 14 of you. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. More news soon.
Small update. $70 so far, the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.

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