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Why ADIs are switching
Free for instructors — no weekly franchise fee
BSM franchise fees are estimated at £200-250 a week. Orbit is free for driving instructors, with no contract. You arrange your own car and insurance, and you keep full control of your business.
Build your own brand and reputation
BSM has been around since 1910 - but that brand equity belongs to them, not you. Go independent and build a reputation under your own name. Your pupils will follow you.
HMRC Making Tax Digital built in
Orbit keeps your lesson income and expenses in one place and totals them into your quarterly Making Tax Digital updates. It's built on HMRC's MTD for Income Tax API and completing HMRC's software recognition process; live submissions open once HMRC approves it.
How it works
Switch in 4 simple steps
Check your BSM contract
Review your franchise agreement for notice period and end date. BSM contracts typically require written notice. Plan your transition during this period.
Sign up to Orbit
Create your free account while serving your notice. No card needed. Configure your availability, rates, and booking page.
Arrange your own car and insurance
Source your own dual-control car and ADI insurance. Without the franchise markup, many instructors find better deals independently.
Transition your pupils
Tell your pupils you're going independent. Share your new Orbit booking link. Pupils follow instructors they trust - the BSM badge matters less than you think.
Full walkthrough: how to leave your driving instructor franchise
Plus everything BSM doesn't have
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Create your free accountMost BSM instructors complete the switch within their notice period.