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⏸️ Pause Scheduling

Temporarily block auto-scheduling for specific time periods without changing your regular configuration.

Overview​

Pause Scheduling allows you to create temporary "blackout" periods when the bot won't auto-schedule rides, even if they match all your rules and fall within your Weekly Schedule.

Key features:

  • Create pause periods for hours, days, or custom date ranges
  • Multiple pause periods can be active simultaneously
  • Enable/disable individual pauses without deleting them
  • Pauses don't affect ride notifications (you'll still receive alerts)

When to Use​

ScenarioSolution
Doctor's appointment tomorrow 2-4 PMAdd pause for tomorrow and specify those hours
Family vacation Dec 24-26Add multi-day custom pause period
Need a break for the next few hoursQuick "pause for X hours"
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Pause periods are ideal for temporary schedule changes. For permanent changes, modify your Weekly Schedule instead.

How to Access​

  1. Type /config in the bot
  2. Select ⏸️ Pause Scheduling

Pause Scheduling Menu

Adding Pause Periods​

Option 1: Pause for Next X Hours​

Quick way to pause auto-scheduling for a few hours.

  1. Click ⏱ Add pause for next X hours
  2. Select duration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 hours
  3. Or type a custom value (e.g., 1.5 for 1 hour 30 minutes)

Pause for X Hours

The pause starts immediately and ends after the selected duration.

Option 2: Pause for Today/Tomorrow​

Block the rest of today or all of tomorrow.

  1. Click 📅 Add pause for today or 📅 Add pause for tomorrow
  2. Select start time (hour, then minute)

Select Start Time, Hours

Select Start Time, Minutes

  1. Select end time (hour, then minute)
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If end time is before start time, the pause extends to the next day.

Option 3: Custom Date and Time​

Create multi-day pause periods with precise control.

  1. Click 📆 Add pause for custom date and time
  2. Select start date from calendar

Select Start Date

  1. Select start time (hour, then minute)
  2. Select end date from calendar
  3. Select end time (hour, then minute)

Managing Pause Periods​

View Active Pauses​

The main Pause Scheduling menu shows all configured pause periods:

Pause Periods List

Each pause displays:

  • ✅ Enabled / ⬜️ Disabled status
  • Start and end date/time
  • Whether it's currently active

Enable/Disable a Pause​

Click on any pause period to toggle its status:

  • ✅ Enabled – Pause is active, auto-scheduling blocked during this period
  • ⬜️ Disabled – Pause is ignored, auto-scheduling works normally

Toggle Pause Status

Delete a Pause​

  1. Click on 🗑 button next to the Delete Pause Period**
  2. Select the pause(s) to delete
  3. Confirm deletion

Delete Pause Period

To delete all pauses at once, click 🗑️ Delete All.

How Pauses Affect Scheduling​

ConditionResult
Ride starts during active pause❌ Not auto-scheduled
Ride starts during disabled pause✅ Can be auto-scheduled
Ride matches notification rules📱 Notification sent regardless of pauses
Manual booking via Reserve button✅ Works regardless of pauses

Pause priority: Pauses are checked first, before Weekly Schedule and Auto-Schedule Rules. If a ride starts during an active pause, it won't be auto-scheduled even if it matches all other criteria.

Examples​

Example 1: Quick Break​

Scenario: Need 3 hours to handle personal errands.

Setup:

  1. ⏱ Add pause for next X hours → Select 3

Result: Auto-scheduling paused for the next 3 hours. Notifications continue normally.

Example 2: Day Off Tomorrow​

Scenario: Taking tomorrow off for a family event.

Setup:

  1. 📅 Add pause for tomorrow → Start: 00:00 → End: 23:59

Result: No rides auto-scheduled for the entire day tomorrow.

Example 3: Vacation Period​

Scenario: Family vacation from Dec 24 to Dec 26.

Setup:

  1. 📆 Add pause for custom date and time
  2. Start date: Dec 24 → Start time: 00:00
  3. End date: Dec 26 → End time: 23:59

Result: No auto-scheduling for 3 days. You'll still receive ride notifications.

Best Practices​

✅ Do:

  • Use "pause for X hours" for quick, short-term breaks
  • Use custom date/time for planned vacations or multi-day events
  • Disable pauses instead of deleting if you might reuse them
  • Remember to re-enable or delete pauses when you're ready to work again

❌ Don't:

  • Use pauses for permanent schedule changes (use Weekly Schedule instead)
  • Forget about old pauses – they might block scheduling unexpectedly
  • Create overlapping pauses – one active pause is sufficient

FAQ​

Q: Will I still receive ride notifications during a pause? A: Yes. Pauses only affect auto-scheduling, not notifications.

Q: Can I manually book rides during a pause? A: Yes. Click the Reserve button on any notification to book manually.

Q: What happens to expired pause periods? A: They remain in your list but no longer affect scheduling. Delete them to keep your list clean.

Q: Can I have multiple pause periods active at the same time? A: Yes. If any active pause covers a ride's start time, the ride won't be auto-scheduled.