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My taxi: Ana's only way to earn a living

Ana drives for a living in Oaxaca de Juárez, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Ana R. Valdez
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Oaxaca de Juárez
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $550 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $350 • Labor charges: $80 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $85 • Towing and inspection: $35 I hope life is good to you. - Ana
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

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2.7(6 reviews)

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Vrushali D. JoshiQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Oaxaca de Juárez.

    • Ana R. ValdezOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Oaxaca de Juárez I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Qian DingID verified

    hope you get there. After 17 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Lakshmi N. Rathnam

      So sorry you're going through this, Ana. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Leeds

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