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My tuk-tuk: Esperanza's only way to earn a living
Esperanza's my tuk-tuk is Esperanza's only source of income and needs a gearbox replacement costing $150.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina1,068 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 eleven 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 $150 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $20
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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- Rafael S. Acosta 🇨🇴 · $33
- Delilah C. Gregory 🇺🇸 · $10
“Sending love. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Joliet”
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Sending good thoughts, Esperanza. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. After 10 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Buenos Aires!
Sending strength, Esperanza. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Sending strength, Esperanza. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Marrakesh donated after I showed her your page.
hope it all works out, Esperanza. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Lucknow.
You're not alone, Esperanza. This could happen to any of us. God bless.