18-year-old offers roving motorcycle repair service in Karbala

KARBALA — In a city where bicycles and motorcycles are a popular mode of transport, 18-year-old Karbala youth Saleh Taher has launched a mobile motorcycle repair service to assist stranded riders. Taher, who lives in the Al-Askari neighborhood, offers on-site repairs anywhere within central Karbala or the Al-Hur district.

Taher describes his initiative as a ‘humanitarian’ service on top of a business venture, providing subscription packages for motorcycle maintenance, check-ups and cleaning ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 IQD ($10 to $17).

Taher, born in 2005, developed a passion for mechanics at an early age. He explained that while working as a delivery worker, friends often called him to fix their motorcycles in emergencies.

“Since I was young, I had a passion for mechanics, and this love grew with me as I practiced the hobby of fixing things. While working as a delivery worker, my friends would call me whenever their motorcycles broke down to repair them. This happened frequently, and that’s when I realized I had the skill, ability, and knowledge to pursue motorcycle repair as a profession,” he explained to 964media.

Despite being new to the profession, Taher finds satisfaction in helping others. “Even though I’ve just started and the income is modest, the feeling of helping someone in need is rewarding,” he shared.

Taher has been operating his mobile repair service for two months, offering services such as reaching stranded riders anywhere within his coverage area and transporting motorcycles if repairs require additional equipment.

“I believe I have knowledge about motorcycles that most repair shop owners do not possess. I decided to take up motorcycle repair as a profession while also helping young people whose bikes break down in the middle of the street during critical times,” he added.