Grow your driving school — without the franchise fees
DriveBuddy is a booking platform that connects learner drivers with independent driving instructors across Australia. We're looking for accredited instructors who want more students without giving up their independence.
You're not an employee and you're not buying into a franchise. You run your own business — we send you students and handle the admin.
Why instructors join DriveBuddy
- Set your own prices. Full control over your rates, including different pricing for lesson durations, vehicle types, and service areas.
- Set your own hours. Your calendar, your availability. Learners can only book the slots you open.
- No upfront costs, no lock-in contracts, no franchise fees. We take a commission on completed lessons only — if you don't earn, we don't earn.
- Never chase a payment. Learners pay at the time of booking. Late cancellations (within 24 hours) and no-shows? You keep 100% of the lesson fee.
- Keep your existing business. Many instructors use DriveBuddy to fill gaps in their week or reach recent suburbs. Work with us alongside your own students.
- We handle the admin. Bookings,
payments, scheduling and reminders are all managed through the platform, so you can focus on teaching.
What you'll need
- A current driving instructor licence/accreditation for your state or territory
- A valid Working With Children Check (where required by your state)
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance with at least $20 million public liability cover
- A roadworthy, registered vehicle with dual controls (where required by law)
- An ABN and responsibility for your own tax/GST obligations
- A professional, patient approach to teaching learner drivers
How it works
- Apply online — takes a few minutes
- Upload your licence, WWCC, insurance certificate of currency, and vehicle rego
- We review most applications within a few business days
- Set your prices and availability, and start receiving bookings
Apply now
Ready to fill your calendar? click Apply on this ad or go to https://drivebuddy.com.au/instructor/apply