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My tuk-tuk: Sandesh's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Sandesh can't work; a $150 repair would put him back on the road.
🇮🇳 Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India734 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system 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 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 six 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: $25
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $115
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $10
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sandesh
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keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Mumbai.
rooting for you, Sandesh. Hope you get there. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Bogor donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Kisumu.