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

Uma's my tuk-tuk is Uma's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $150.

🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra, India937 views
Uma L. Iyengar
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Pune
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 12 weeks ago the suspension 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 twelve 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 $150 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $60 • Labor charges: $30 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 • Towing and inspection: $10 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Uma
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

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  • Khoa Hoàng Le

    Wishing you the best, Uma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings

    • Shoaib Nadeem JatoiPhoto verified

      wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Pune. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Bacoor.

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