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

Stéphane drives for a living in Ottawa, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 3 weeks.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada1,071 views
Stéphane Anthony Roger
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Ottawa
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 $1,400 goes: • Labor charges: $260 • rear axle replacement (parts): $1,050 • Towing and inspection: $90 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Stéphane
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Stéphane

  1. Quick update: $498 raised so far (36%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($498). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Quick update: $175 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Stéphane

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  • Leonardo Diego RodriguesPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Stéphane. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from București.

    • Lia Jihan HutapeaID verifiedPhoto verified

      hope you make a strong comeback!

      • Adeline Stewart

        Wishing you peace, Stéphane. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        $745 raised of $1,400

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