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

Prakash's my tuk-tuk is Prakash's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $300.

🇮🇳 Rajasthan, India676 views
Prakash Seth
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Jaipur
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $300 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $195 • Labor charges: $35 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $55 • Towing and inspection: $15 Glad we found this place.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Prakash

  1. Small update. $273 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 84% now ($253). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Jaipur: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “All the best. I'm in Pretoria, thinking of you.”

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    “Thought of Prakash all day after reading this. - Tarkwa”

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    “Keep your head up. Gave what I could this week. - Portland”

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  • Usman Tariq Sandhu

    Sending good thoughts, Prakash. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

    • Pari L. Joshi

      Sending good thoughts, Prakash. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Atlanta.

      • Antonio L. Carrillo

        good luck, Prakash. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

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