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My taxi: Jacob's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Jacob can't work; a $1,450 repair would put him back on the road.
🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky, United States1,611 views
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $960
• Labor charges: $170
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $240
• Towing and inspection: $80
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Jacob
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Best of luck, Jacob. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Warsaw
Praying for you, Jacob. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Rohini!
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Lexington. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together.
shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Mendoza this morning.
Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne
You're not alone, Jacob. Looking forward to the next update.
thinking of you, Jacob. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Jacob. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Celaya this morning. God bless.
Hang in there, Jacob. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours
Thanks for sharing this, Jacob. Hope you get there.
Best of luck, Jacob. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from London.
You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Haarlem.
hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 17 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Lexington.
Take care, Jacob. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Kentucky. I'll ask around and let you know!
stay strong, Jacob. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Rooting for you, Jacob. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Love from Bakersfield.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
praying for you. Small businesses are the heart of Lexington. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from São Paulo.
Hope things get better soon, Jacob. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.