Question 1

Is PassReady really free for driving instructors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is no monthly subscription, no setup fee, and no contract. A small booking fee is applied when students pay online — less than £1.70 on a typical £40 lesson. Instructors choose whether the student pays it at checkout or they absorb it from their rate.

Question 2

How do driving instructors get paid through PassReady?

Accepted Answer

Payments are processed by Stripe, the same payment system used by Uber, Deliveroo, and Airbnb. Students pay online when they book. Money goes directly to the instructor's bank account on a schedule they choose — daily, weekly, or monthly. PassReady never holds instructor funds.

Question 3

What features does PassReady offer for driving instructors?

Accepted Answer

PassReady provides a professional booking page, online payments via Stripe, student progress tracking aligned to the DVSA syllabus, gift card sales, automated email reminders, smart scheduling that accounts for travel time between students, vehicle reminders for MOT, tax and insurance expiry, expense tracking ready for Making Tax Digital, and a school owner dashboard for multi-instructor operations.

Question 4

How does PassReady compare to DIS and other driving instructor software?

Accepted Answer

PassReady has no monthly subscription, unlike traditional driving instructor management systems that charge £12-750 per month. PassReady is free to use with a small booking fee on online payments only. It includes features not available in most competing platforms including smart scheduling, student progress tracking, gift cards, and a parent-friendly progress sharing system.