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My taxi: Sandeep's only way to earn a living
Sandeep drives for a living in Saskatoon, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇨🇦 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada896 views
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,700 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $1,150
• Labor charges: $200
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $270
• Towing and inspection: $80
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Hang in there, Sandeep. Hope you make a strong comeback.
any update on how things are going in Saskatoon?
you're not alone, Sandeep. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Saskatoon.
Thank you. If you're in Saskatoon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Saskatchewan. I'll ask around and let you know.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Saskatoon
You're not alone, Sandeep. Hope the shop reopens soon.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Radom
Good luck, Sandeep. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 15 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Rotterdam.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Worcester.
sending strength, Sandeep. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Stay strong, Sandeep. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you peace, Sandeep. Hope this works out for you
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Best of luck, Sandeep. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Lahore
Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Pattaya so I could bring a meal!
Good luck, Sandeep. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Springfield!