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female bajaj
driver
Dawit Girma
Yirgalem Birhanu
English
A bajaj is a three-wheeled
vehicle.
1
In our community, driving
is a male-dominated
activity.
2
One day, Abebech asked
her parents to give her
money to take driving
lessons.
3
However, Abebech said, "I
have the ability to do
anything other people do."
She convinced them.
4
Abebech successfully
completed the training.
5
Afterwards they agreed to
buy a bajaj for her.
6
One day Abebech had a
great idea.
7
The notice read, "I
transport for free,
pregnant women, mothers
who have delivered, and
children."
8
Abebech earned money by
transporting people.
9
Abebech was very happy with her work. The elderly blessed her.
Everybody talked about her work all the time.
10
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