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🚗 Gig Worker Scheduled Rides Bot - User Guide

Your personal assistant for automated Gig Worker ride scheduling

🚀 Getting Started​

What does this bot do?​

This bot automatically finds and schedules Gig Worker rides for you based on your preferences. It runs 24/7, so you don't have to constantly check the app for new rides!

Quick Setup (5 minutes)​

  1. Start the bot: Send any message to begin
  2. Set up headers: Use /capture_headers and follow instructions
  3. Configure your schedule: Tell the bot when you want to work
  4. Set your preferences: Minimum price, areas, etc.
  5. Start monitoring: Use /start_monitoring

📱 Main Commands​

/start_monitoring​

Starts looking for rides automatically

The bot will:

  • Scan for new rides every 10 seconds
  • Automatically schedule rides that meet your criteria
  • Send you notifications for other rides you might want

/stop_monitoring​

Stops all monitoring

Use this when you're done driving or want to take a break.

/status​

Shows what's happening right now

Example response:

🤖 Status: Monitoring Active ✅
⏱️ Checking every 10 seconds
📍 Area: Downtown LA
📅 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6AM-8PM

📊 Today's Stats:
• Found: 23 rides
• Auto-scheduled: 5 rides
• Earnings: $127.50

🚗 Next ride: 2:30PM - Downtown to LAX ($28.50)

⚙️ Configuration​

Setting Your Schedule​

Use the schedule button when the bot asks, or type specific times:

Examples:

  • "Monday to Friday, 6am to 8pm"
  • "Weekends only, 10am to 6pm"
  • "Every day except Wednesday, 7am to 7pm"

Visual Schedule:

📅 Monday Schedule

🕕 06:00-08:00  [✅ ON]  [❌ OFF]
🕙 08:00-10:00  [✅ ON]  [❌ OFF]
🕐 10:00-12:00  [❌ OFF] [✅ ON]
🕑 12:00-14:00  [✅ ON]  [❌ OFF]
🕒 14:00-16:00  [✅ ON]  [❌ OFF]
🕓 16:00-18:00  [✅ ON]  [❌ OFF]
🕔 18:00-20:00  [❌ OFF] [✅ ON]

💾 Save Changes

Setting Your Area​

The bot will show you a map where you can:

  • Drag to select your preferred area
  • Choose from presets (Downtown LA, Santa Monica, etc.)
  • Set multiple areas if you work different locations

Setting Your Preferences​

Minimum Price: Only schedule rides worth at least $X

💰 Minimum ride price: $25
⏱️ Minimum per hour: $20
🛣️ Minimum per mile: $1.50

📳 How Notifications Work​

Auto-Scheduled Rides ✅​

The bot scheduled this for you automatically

🟢 AUTO-SCHEDULED

🚗 Comfort • $32.50 • 45min
🕐 Today 2:30PM → 3:15PM
📍 Santa Monica → Beverly Hills
💰 $43.33/hr • $4.80/mile

✅ Meets your criteria ($25+ minimum)

🗺️ View Route

Manual Decision Required 🤔​

Good ride, but you need to decide

🚗 Comfort • $22.00 • 50min
🕐 Today 3:00PM → 3:50PM
📍 Downtown → Airport
💰 $26.40/hr • $2.75/mile

💡 Below your $25 minimum, but good hourly rate

🎯 RESERVE  🗺️ View Route  ❌ Skip

Conflict Warning ⚠️​

Would overlap with existing ride

🔴 SCHEDULE CONFLICT

🚗 Comfort • $35.00 • 45min
🕐 Today 2:45PM → 3:30PM
📍 Beverly Hills → Santa Monica

❌ Conflicts with your 2:30PM ride
Need 18min travel time, only have 15min

🎯 RESERVE ANYWAY  ❌ Skip

🎯 Understanding the Reserve Button​

When you see a ride notification, you have options:

🎯 RESERVE​

  • Immediately schedules the ride for you
  • Same as manually reserving in the Driver app
  • You'll get confirmation if successful

🗺️ VIEW ROUTE​

  • Shows detailed map with pickup/dropoff
  • Estimated drive time and route
  • Helps you decide if it's worth it

❌ SKIP/DISMISS​

  • Removes the notification
  • Doesn't affect future similar rides

🔧 Troubleshooting​

"No rides found"​

Possible causes:

  • Your criteria might be too strict (try lowering minimum price)
  • Not many rides available in your area/time
  • Your schedule might not be active right now

Try: Check /status to see current settings

"Authentication failed"​

What happened: Your Driver connection expired

Fix: Run /capture_headers again

"Rate limited"​

What happened: Too many requests to Driver backend servers

Fix: The bot will automatically slow down and resume

Bot seems slow​

Try:

  • /stop_monitoring then /start_monitoring
  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure Driver app is working normally

💡 Pro Tips​

Maximizing Earnings​

  1. Set realistic minimums - Too high = no rides
  2. Enable multiple areas - More opportunities
  3. Check hourly vs total - Sometimes lower total price = better hourly
  4. Watch for early access - Usually higher paying

Managing Your Schedule​

  1. Use time blocks - Bot works in 2-hour chunks
  2. Plan around traffic - Rush hour = higher rates
  3. Weekend vs weekday - Different strategies
  4. Airport runs - Often longer but profitable

Working with the Bot​

  1. Keep Driver app updated - Bot depends on it
  2. Stable internet - Bot needs constant connection
  3. Check notifications - Some rides need manual decision
  4. Monitor performance - Use /status regularly

📊 Reading Your Stats​

Daily Summary​

📊 Today's Performance

🚗 Rides Completed: 8
💰 Total Earnings: $247.50
⏱️ Active Hours: 7.5 hrs
📈 Hourly Rate: $33.00/hr

🎯 Auto-scheduled: 5 rides
👆 Manual: 3 rides
❌ Declined: 12 rides

🏆 Best ride: $42.50 (Beverly Hills → LAX)

Understanding the Numbers​

  • Auto-scheduled: Rides the bot booked automatically
  • Manual: Rides you chose to reserve
  • Declined/Skipped: Rides that didn't meet criteria
  • Hourly Rate: Total earnings ÷ active driving time

📞 Need Help?​

Quick Commands​

  • /help - Show command list
  • /status - Current status
  • /stop_monitoring - Emergency stop

Still stuck?​

Send a message describing your problem and we'll help you figure it out!

Happy driving! 🚗💨

The bot works best when you fine-tune the settings to match your driving style and area. Don't be afraid to experiment with different minimums and schedules!