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My taxi: Ki-tae's only way to earn a living

Ki-tae drives for a living in Mapo, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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I make my living with my taxi. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $700. 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 eleven 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 $700 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $180 • Towing and inspection: $115 • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $405 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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Updates from Ki-tae

Quick update: $21 raised so far (3%). the plan for clutch assembly replacement is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 11% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Quick update: $75 raised so far (11%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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