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My taxi: Beatrice's only way to earn a living
Beatrice drives for a living in Rome, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,300. 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 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 three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,300 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $890
• Labor charges: $185
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $120
• Towing and inspection: $105
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Beatrice
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Best of luck, Beatrice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Beatrice. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Rome.
so sorry you're going through this, Beatrice. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Rome.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Beatrice.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. gearbox replacement (parts) comes first ($890) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.
Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal. God bless!
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Buenos Aires.
Best of luck, Beatrice. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Lalitpur.
Wishing you the best, Beatrice. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rome.