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My taxi: Roman's only way to earn a living

Roman drives for a living in Toronto, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 12 weeks.

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I make my living with my taxi. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 wife and our newborn. 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 $1,400 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $1,000 • Towing and inspection: $80 • Labor charges: $320 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Roman

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24% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 17% funded and I made the first payment toward labor charges.

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