Run lessons, pupils, payments and growth from one calm cockpit.
Waypilot gives UK instructors and driving schools a branded website, pupil portal, diary, payments, progress tracking and secure DSM in one guided operating system.
This week
37 lessons
Payments due
£0
Test ready
6 pupils
Live operations
Tuesday, 9 June
Today's diary
08:30
Maya K.
Roundabouts
10:15
Finlay R.
Mock test
13:00
Aisha M.
Dual carriageways
Pupil pipeline
18 enquiries
+5 this week
Payments
£4,280
Collected this month
Progress
84%
Average syllabus coverage
Security
RLS scoped
Tenant data isolated
Everything you need to run a driving school, in one place.
Scheduling, pupils, payments, compliance, and growth — without spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups, or three different apps.
Lesson scheduling
Multi-instructor diary. Repeating lessons, gaps marketplace, Google Calendar sync. Pupils book online — slots fill automatically.
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Pupil progress tracking
Full DVSA syllabus mapped to every lesson. Test-readiness percentage updated live. No more guessing who's ready.
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Payments built in
Stripe and GoCardless. Block bookings, auto-invoicing, MTD-ready reports. Get paid without the Sunday-evening admin.
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Instructor dashboard
Utilisation, revenue, pass rates, active pupils — one screen. Know your numbers, not just how busy you feel.
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Compliance covered
ICO registered, Cyber Essentials certified, UK-hosted. Postgres Row-Level Security at the database layer.
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Pupil self-service
Pupils book, pay, and track progress through your branded site. Automatic SMS and email reminders.
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Multi-school scaling
Central waiting list, cross-instructor KPIs, branded resources. Add instructors without admin bloat.
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14-day free trial
Full access to the Pro tier. No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. We'll help you migrate from your current system.
Start free trialA day in the life
Tuesday, before and after Waypilot
See the difference between running a driving school from scattered tools and running it from one joined-up workspace.
Before — six tools, no overview
Schedule lessons
WhatsApp chains, crossed wires, double-bookings
Track progress
Paper logbooks, lost records, no oversight
Take payments
Cash in the car, chasing invoices, no paper trail
Message pupils
5 different apps, missed replies, forgotten bookings
Stay compliant
Folders in the boot, expiry dates slip through
Manage vehicles
MOTs in your head, insurance renewals by luck
After — one platform, full control
Schedule lessons
Drag-and-drop diary, automatic pupil reminders
Track progress
DVSA syllabus mapped, test-readiness at a glance
Take payments
Card, cash, or bank transfer — all logged, all receipted
Message pupils
One inbox per pupil, auto-follow-ups, no app-hopping
Stay compliant
Expiry alerts, document vault, audit-ready records
Manage vehicles
MOT, insurance, service reminders — never miss a date
Built for every size of driving school
Whether you're a solo instructor or running a multi-car school, Waypilot adapts to how you work — not the other way around.
Solo instructor
One diary, one set of pupils, one payment system. Everything a solo ADI needs to run their week — without the admin.
See what you get →Driving school
Multi-instructor scheduling, central waiting list, school-wide KPIs, fleet management. Scale without chaos.
See what you get →How Waypilot fits into your driving journey
From first lesson to full licence and beyond — a structured path designed around you.
Book your intro lesson
Block lesson discount gets you on the road without breaking the bank.
Custom lesson plan
Your ADI designs a schedule covering manual or automatic, based on your preference.
Theory & practical prep
From DVSA apps to mock tests, we help you pass the theory then focus on practical manoeuvres.
Test-ready confidence
Simulated driving tests, real-time feedback, and targeted skill drills ensure you're ready on day one.
Post-licence support
Refresher lessons, advanced driving courses, and continued support whenever you need it.
Helpful learner resources, not just sales pages
Waypilot should be useful before someone even books. Learner help builds trust, supports search visibility, and gives people a better first experience.
What learners say
“I booked my first lesson with Waypilot and was immediately impressed by how customised the plan felt. After just 35 hours, I passed the practical test on my second attempt!”
“Being a Polish speaker, the bilingual instructor made the whole process stress-free. The lessons were thorough and focused on Edinburgh's tricky roundabouts.”
“Modern cars, and the automatic lessons were a breeze. I'm now cruising around Lockerbie with confidence.”
Simple, transparent pricing
One subscription, no hidden fees
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime. Tax-deductible as a business expense.
DSM Setup
~£0.80 per lesson
Core scheduling, pupil tracking, and payments. For the solo ADI who wants structure without overhead.
- Unlimited pupils & instructors
- Drag-and-drop lesson diary
- DVSA syllabus progress tracker
- Card, cash & bank payments
- Automatic pupil reminders
- Document vault (MOT, insurance, ADI badge)
- Email support
Website + DSM
~£1.63 per lesson
A branded website that books pupils while you sleep. Lead forms, online payments, and everything in DSM Setup.
- Everything in DSM Setup
- Branded marketing website
- Online booking & lead capture
- Stripe / GoCardless integration
- Review collection (Trustpilot)
- Blog & SEO page builder
- Priority email support
Fully Managed
~£3.30 per lesson
We run your online presence. Content, campaigns, and a dedicated account manager. You teach — we grow.
- Everything in Website + DSM
- Monthly blog posts & social content
- Google Ads management
- Facebook / Instagram campaigns
- Monthly performance report
- Dedicated account manager
- Phone + priority email support
Prices exclude VAT. Based on ~30 lessons per month. See full pricing details →
Security-first by design
Built for instructors who can't afford a leak
Your pupil data, payment records, and compliance documents are protected by the same standards used by UK banks and government services. Security isn't an add-on — it's the foundation.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Certified baseline security
End-to-end encryption
AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
UK data residency
Hosted in London (AWS eu-west-2)
Row-level security
Tenant isolation at the database layer
ICO registered
Data protection registration
GDPR compliant
Right to erasure, data portability
Plays well with your stack
Connect the tools you already use
The maths instructors actually care about
What no-shows and admin actually cost you
Slide the numbers to match your school. Waypilot's automatic reminders, online booking, and payment tracking cut both problems in half — usually more.
Lost to no-shows / month
£665
19 pupils × £35
Admin time cost / month
£606
34.6 hrs at 50% lesson rate
Total monthly waste
£1,271
Money left on the table
Waypilot (Website + DSM)
£49
Fixed monthly cost
Net benefit / month
£1,222
Waypilot pays for itself — then some.
Feature-for-feature
Waypilot vs the alternatives
We built Waypilot because nothing else covered the full journey — from first enquiry to full licence, with the security and compliance UK driving schools actually need.
| Feature | Waypilot | Total Drive | DrivePro | Vev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson scheduling | ||||
| Pupil progress tracking | ||||
| DVSA syllabus mapping | ||||
| Online booking (pupil-facing) | ||||
| Card payments | ||||
| GoCardless / bank transfer | ||||
| Automatic reminders | ||||
| Document vault (MOT, insurance) | ||||
| Multi-instructor support | ||||
| Branded marketing website | ||||
| SEO blog / page builder | ||||
| Review collection (Trustpilot) | ||||
| Google Calendar sync | ||||
| Stripe integration | ||||
| Xero / accounting sync | ||||
| Zapier automation | ||||
| Row-level tenant security | ||||
| UK data residency (London) | ||||
| ICO registered / GDPR | ||||
| Native mobile app | ||||
| Score | 19/20 | 7/20 | 9/20 | 7/20 |
Based on public feature lists and documentation as of June 2026. See full pricing →
Simple Pricing
No hidden fees. No setup costs. Cancel anytime. 14-day free trial on every tier.
DSM Setup
Core scheduling, pupils, and payments for solo instructors.
- Unlimited pupils
- Lesson diary & scheduling
- DVSA syllabus tracker
- Stripe / GoCardless payments
- Email reminders
- Single instructor
Website + DSM
Branded website with online booking for growing schools.
- Everything in DSM Setup
- Branded marketing website
- Online booking (pupil self-serve)
- Multi-instructor support
- Review collection (Trustpilot)
- Google Calendar sync
- GoCardless + Xero integration
Fully Managed
We run your marketing, content, and ads for you.
- Everything in Website + DSM
- Monthly content updates
- Google Ads management
- Dedicated account manager
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
Need a custom plan? Contact sales for multi-site pricing, franchise arrangements, or white-label partnerships.
Ready to run a calmer driving school?
14-day free trial. No credit card. Full access to the Pro tier. We'll help you migrate from your current system.
Questions? Get in touch — we're a small team in Edinburgh, not a chatbot.