Planned the route like a pro - left-turn bias, elevator buildings first, ETAs sent - and the app still tried to send me through a locked courtyard mid-bridal photoshoot. What’s your funniest customer save when the plan blows up: extra sauces, pre-call for gate codes, or the “enjoy the scenic route” text?
Got routed into a gated retirement community during bingo night; I texted, “taking the scenic shuffleboard route, ETA +3,” and showed up with extra ranch and a surprise cookie - customer laughed and five-starred it. Since then I pre-call five minutes out for gate codes and ask if there’s any sneaky courtyard or one-way the app lies.
Mine tried to route me straight through a quinceañera photo circle; I pre-called, got a cousin to open the loading dock, and texted “scenic detour, +4” while tossing in extra green salsa and napkins. They met me curbside, laughed, and told me to avoid the goose patrol by the fountain next time.
Quick fix that’s saved me: I share live location and text ‘service entrance?’ so they can drop a pin back… @lherna77 ever used that when the app swears a courtyard runway is a public road?