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My tuk-tuk: Wagner's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Wagner can't work; a $250 repair would put him back on the road.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,817 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $250 goes:
• Labor charges: $115
• Towing and inspection: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Wagner
Updates from Wagner
We're at 37% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. More news soon.
20% there. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Thank you.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($45 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thinking of you and your family, Wagner. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Faisalabad.
hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!
Hope it all works out, Wagner. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Latina this morning.
Hang in there, Wagner. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
wishing you the best, Wagner. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Pasig.
Sending good thoughts, Wagner. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Onitsha.
wishing you the best, Wagner. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Hope it all works out, Wagner. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Rooting for you, Wagner. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Wagner. I hope things turn around soon
looking forward to the next update. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Tarragona.
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of São Paulo!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of São Paulo.
best of luck, Wagner. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of São Paulo.
sending love, Wagner. Hope you make a strong comeback. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
sending love, Wagner. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
wishing you peace, Wagner. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.