diff --git a/backend/internal/ktmtrainbot/backgroundbookingjob.go b/backend/internal/ktmtrainbot/backgroundbookingjob.go
index 933d3ae..cbbb2f7 100644
--- a/backend/internal/ktmtrainbot/backgroundbookingjob.go
+++ b/backend/internal/ktmtrainbot/backgroundbookingjob.go
@@ -448,13 +448,14 @@ func selectBookingSlot(ctx context.Context, page *rod.Page, timeCode string, del
 
 		needToWait = true
 
+		log.Printf("[%d] Maintenance modal detected on booking page", delay)
 		time.Sleep(1000 * time.Millisecond)
 	}
 
 	// Start probing
 	reportedTicketDetails := false
 	completed := false
-	retries := 3
+	retries := 5
 	for !completed {
 		if retries <= 0 {
 			log.Printf("[%d] Used up retries. Exiting.", delay)