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My taxi: Riley's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Riley can't work; a $1,100 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,100 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $780
• Labor charges: $105
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $125
• Towing and inspection: $90
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Riley
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kikuyu but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Kikuyu.
Hope things get better soon, Riley. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Dhaka
Take care, Riley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Tlaquepaque this morning. Thinking of London.
Sending strength, Riley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Tema!
thanks for sharing this, Riley. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of London
Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of London.
Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Eldoret
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hanoi