A brave Edinburgh taxi driver is undertaking a remarkable 2,000-mile journey to donate her cab to the war effort in Ukraine.
Linda McHale, 62, set off on Monday, October 7, on a mission to deliver her Peugeot E7 taxi to Chernivsti, a city in western Ukraine.
The taxi, which is no longer eligible to enter Edinburgh's city centre due to emissions regulations, will be used to transport elderly and infirm Ukrainians to medical appointments.
Linda explained: "In Ukraine, it can be a minibus or an ambulance, anything they want. The idea is to take it from here to there and have it accessible for the local people."
Accompanying her on the journey is Pavel Corcitiuc, a Ukrainian mechanic and close friend of Linda's late partner.
She shared: "My dearly departed partner died two years ago, and one of his best friends is from Ukraine. It's to do with an attachment with the people over the years."
Beyond her personal connection, Linda is passionate about supporting the war effort in Ukraine. She expressed her frustration with warmongers and those lacking empathy, stating: "There are so many things that shouldn't be happening."
The journey to Chernivsti is expected to take approximately four days travelling through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland before crossing the border into Ukraine.
Linda's departure was marked by a moving service at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of Our Lady of Pochaev, attended by the Ukrainian Consul and Father Vasyl Kren. The taxi was also blessed before its journey.
The Edinburgh community has rallied behind her mission, with the Association of Hackney Carriage Drivers offering financial support. She is now heading to Ukraine with the backing of numerous sponsors.
To follow Linda's progress and receive updates on her journey, you can visit her Instagram account at @taxitotheukraine24.
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