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My taxi: Olga's only way to earn a living
Olga drives for a living in Yekaterinburg, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 twelve 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 $350 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $170
• Labor charges: $70
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $95
• Towing and inspection: $15
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Olga
Updates from Olga
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($44). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fuel pump replacement is now scheduled.
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Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.
So sorry you're going through this, Olga. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Rotterdam.
Best of luck, Olga. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nice.
Best of luck, Olga. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Caloocan.
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Jodhpur this morning.