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

Without my taxi Chidinma can't work; a $300 repair would put her back on the road.

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Chidinma Joy Coker
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Benin City
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the fuel pump 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $300 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $210 • Labor charges: $30 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $15 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

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4.6(5 reviews)

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  • Dolores R. Valdez🇲🇽Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Umesh K. Rathore🇮🇳Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Sofía G. Galindo🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Chitra A. Gowda🇮🇳Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Imran Shafiq Khan🇧🇩Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Valerio FerraraQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Benin City

    • Chidinma Joy CokerOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Benin City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Rocco Dario Santoro

    Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Emilia Emma Krüger

      Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Saint Petersburg but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Benin City.

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