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My tuk-tuk: Paul's only way to earn a living

Paul drives for a living in Lagos, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,397 views
Paul Babatunde Uba
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Lagos
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $260. 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 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $260 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $190 • Labor charges: $15 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 • Towing and inspection: $5 Glad we found this place.

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  • This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Coyoacán

    • Sending love, Paul. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Guadalajara so I could bring a meal.

        • Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Guadalupe.

          • You're not alone, Paul. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Moscow

            • I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. God bless.

              • Hope things get better soon, Paul. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                • Hang in there, Paul. Your post was clear and honest.

                  • Hope things get better soon, Paul. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                    • Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

                      • thanks for sharing this, Paul. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                        • Thinking of you, Paul. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

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