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Dummy Reservation Block

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Dummy Reservation blocks are a way to take an HOURCAR Out of Service and block it from being reserved by a member. This will create a hub based block on the make and model chosen, and is not vehicle specific.

Fleet will be unable to make a service trip on the car if it is on a Dummy Reservation just as they are unable to make a service trip over a member's trip.

Examples of When to Use

  • Blocking an alternate hub for a member move
  • Blocking after ongoing late return
  • Hub specific issues that do not need fleet assistance

Dummy Reservation Block

Follow instructions on Vulog Documentation on Creating a Booking with the following details:

  1. Create the reservation for a Dummy Block account - these are dummy1@hourcar.org through dummy20@hourcar.org.

    • It is helpful to check which blocks are in use to pick an account not being used.

  2. Write a comment in the "Note" section on why the block was created.

  3. If there is more than one make and model at the same hub and it is crucial that a specific vehicle is blocked, be sure to pre-allocate the correct vehicle to the reservation after creation.

Remember: Fleet Can't Access

Fleet will be unable to access the car if it's on a Dummy Block. If fleet needs to access the car at any point, delete the Dummy Block and create a Scheduled Maintenance Block.