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    The customer didn't get my "on my way" text

    After you tap I'm on my way, the card says how the customer was told: texted, emailed, or NOT been told with the reason. If they weren't told, phone them.

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    Common reasons

    • It isn't the day of the job - the button only appears on the day. Earlier, you'll see "On the day, an "I'm on my way" button appears here".
    • "…already knows you're on the way… No new message needed." - a second tap only sends again if your arrival time has moved by 10 minutes or more.
    • "The customer has already had 3 updates for this job." - that's the most a customer gets for one job.
    • No UK mobile on the booking, or your company hasn't set up texting - nothing can be texted; they may still be emailed. The card shows the reason.
    • "…has no mobile or email on the booking, so nothing can be sent. Please call them." - phone the customer instead.
    • The job was moved or closed before the message went - a waiting message is dropped.

    What to do

    1. 1

      If you're running late, tap Update time - it only texts again if the time moved by 10+ minutes

    2. 2

      Used In 5 min by mistake? Tap Undo before it sends

      I'm on my way sends straight away, so it can't be undone.

    3. 3

      Still not sure they know? Phone the customer

      The Call button is on the job.

    4. 4

      Tell your company if texts never seem to arrive

      Use Message your company - they can check the message log.

    Last checked 3 October 2026

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