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My taxi: Ryan's only way to earn a living
Ryan drives for a living in Davao City, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇵🇭 Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines908 views
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the clutch assembly 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $350 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $220
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $35
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thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Pasig donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Sending love, Ryan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Davao City.
Good luck, Ryan. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. After 9 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Glasgow.
Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Sending strength, Ryan. This could happen to any of us
Hang in there, Ryan. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thanks for sharing this, Ryan. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Savar!
Good luck, Ryan. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Istanbul