For six months, a parent from California commuted 16 miles each way on his bike to and from work. But with a new pair of wheels, his life is much simpler now.

Isaac Taylor’s family’s vehicle was entirely damaged in an accident. He began riding his bike every day, eight miles each way, after that.

After working a night shift, Taylor would ride home and then walk his children to school.

‘I had just finished a full 10-hour graveyard shift when it happened. It was really difficult,’ he stated.

However, Taylor realized that he had to do it because he is the sole parent of six children and struggles to provide for his enormous family.

‘I’ve experienced a lot. So, he explained, “trouble is just a part of getting to the next big thing.

Taylor received a car last Thursday as a result of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides Program,

the Sacramento-based nonprofit Family Promise, and support from Caliber Collision and Travelers Insurance.

He claimed to have ‘cried like a baby.’

‘How was I able to think I deserved it? I am aware that there are others who experience harsher circumstances than I do. ‘How did I get so lucky?’ He shouted.

But Taylor has encountered difficulty previously. He battled being homeless for a very long period. Fortunately, he is doing fine.

The Recycled Rides initiative has donated more than 3,000 cars to those in need since it began in 2007.

I’m living the dream right now, which is fantastic. Right now, this is my best life, Taylor added.