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My taxi: Paweł's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Paweł can't work; a $550 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 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 $550 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $370
• Labor charges: $50
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $75
• Towing and inspection: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Paweł
Thank you all. We're at 93% now ($513). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 63% now ($345). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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“God bless. Thought of Paweł all day after reading this.”
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praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Gdańsk. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Badagry.