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

Vida drives for a living in Accra, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

🇬🇭 Ghana1,138 views
Vida Rita Fosu
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Accra
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $200 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $135 • Labor charges: $25 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Towing and inspection: $10 Thanks for reading all this.
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  • Mohammed Omar Zerrouki

    stay strong, Vida. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

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