Online Booking

Pupils book themselves. You sleep.

No more 10pm text messages about lesson times.

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Free for instructorsNo card neededEvery feature included

Key benefits

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Your own booking page

A branded page at orbitdriving.com/book/your-name that pupils can visit anytime to see your availability and book a lesson.

24/7 availability

Pupils book at midnight, on the bus, or during their lunch break. Your diary fills up while you're teaching - or sleeping.

Payment at booking

Collect payment the moment a lesson is booked. No more chasing, no more awkward conversations about money.

Embeddable widget

Drop a booking widget onto your existing website with a single line of code. Pupils book without leaving your site.

Waiting list

Fully booked? Pupils join your waiting list. When a pupil cancels through their portal, the first person on the list is emailed that a slot has opened.

Automated confirmations

Pupils receive instant confirmation emails and reminders. You never have to send a 'see you Tuesday' text again.

Your branded booking page

Every instructor gets a personal booking page at orbitdriving.com/book/your-name. Share the link on social media, print it on your car, or text it to new enquiries. Pupils see your real-time availability, pick a slot, and pay - all without a single phone call.

  • Shows your live calendar availability
  • Pupils pick their preferred lesson length
  • Collect payment or deposit at the point of booking
  • Works beautifully on mobile, tablet, and desktop
Orbit online booking on mobile

Embed on your own website

Already have a website? Paste a single line of code and your booking calendar appears right there. It matches your site's look, so pupils never feel like they've left. Works with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and any HTML site.

  • One-line embed code - no developer needed
  • Responsive design that fits any layout
  • Pupils book without leaving your website
  • Customisable colours to match your brand

A waiting list for cancelled slots

When every slot is taken, new enquiries can join your waiting list instead of moving on to another instructor. When a pupil cancels a lesson through their portal, the first person on the list gets an email saying a slot has opened, with a prompt to book it. You can also post a gap slot and choose to email everyone on the list.

  • First person on the list emailed when a pupil cancels
  • Pupils join from your booking page with an email or phone number
  • The list keeps the order people joined in
  • Optional email to the whole list when you post a gap slot

Fill a cancelled slot with a gap slot

When a lesson is cancelled, post the freed time as a gap slot. It shows on your booking page and in your pupils' portals, and you can choose to email everyone on your waiting list about it. The first learner to claim it gets the lesson, and it lands in your diary on its own. You can also post a gap slot for any free time straight from the diary.

  • Offer a cancelled lesson's time to your waiting list in one step
  • Gap slots show on your booking page and in the pupil portal
  • First learner to claim it gets the lesson
  • Open gap slots are marked on your diary until someone takes them
FAQ

Questions & answers

Can I control my availability?
Absolutely. You set your working hours, break times, and blocked-out days from your calendar. Pupils can only book slots you've made available. Change your hours at any time and the booking page updates instantly.
Do pupils need to create an account?
No. Pupils book using just their name, email, and phone number. They receive a unique access link to manage their bookings - no passwords, no app downloads, no friction.
Can I embed the booking widget on my own website?
Yes. We provide a simple embed code you can paste into any website - WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or plain HTML. The widget matches your branding and lets visitors book without leaving your site.
What about cancellations?
You set your own cancellation policy - for example, 48 hours notice required. If a pupil cancels inside the policy window, a cancellation fee is charged automatically. No awkward conversations.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes. When your diary is full, pupils can join your waiting list from your booking page. When a pupil cancels a lesson through their portal, the first person on the list is emailed to say a slot has opened, so they can book it. When you post a gap slot, you can also choose to email everyone on the list.
How much does the online booking system cost?
The booking system is free for driving instructors, along with every other Orbit feature - the booking page, calendar, pupil management and card payments (via Stripe Connect). No subscription, no contract, no card needed. A booking fee is added to lessons booked or paid online through the app, paid by the learner: the greater of £2.99 or 4% of the lesson subtotal. It's added on top of your price, never deducted from your payout. Lessons taken from an already-paid block aren't charged a second fee.
Does Orbit send lesson reminders to pupils?
Yes. Pupils receive automatic email reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before their lesson, and you choose which of those to send. Pupils who have switched on notifications get a push notification too. No more sending 'see you tomorrow' texts manually.
Can I charge cancellation fees automatically?
Yes. You set your cancellation policy (e.g. 48 hours notice required). If a pupil cancels inside the notice period, Orbit automatically charges the fee to their card on file. No awkward conversations needed.
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Explore more features

Lesson Calendar

Drag-and-drop diary on your phone and laptop.

Card Payments

Collect payment the moment a lesson is booked.

Pupil Portal

Pupils track their own progress and payments.

Stop being a 24/7 booking hotline

Set up your booking page in under 5 minutes. Pupils book themselves. You get your evenings back.

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