TripControl – Smarter School Trips

Test it out
Pilot feedback

Eco Travel Impact

Phase 1 — Core Release

  • Input: travelers, origin, destination, travel method
  • Automatic distance estimation
  • CO₂ calculation using standard emission factors
  • Results:
    • total emissions
    • per traveler emissions
  • Basic visualization:
    • pie chart (emissions by transport type)
  • Short AI-generated explanation
  • Premium+ access control (49€ tier)

Phase 2 — Enhanced Insights

  • Mixed transport routes (e.g. bus + ferry)
  • Bar chart comparison:
    • current vs alternative travel methods
  • “Lower-impact option” suggestions
  • Per traveler / total toggle
  • Improved AI explanations for classroom use
  • Context cards:
    • country-level climate goals
    • general transport sustainability notes

Phase 3 — Educational & Planning Tools

  • “Educational mode” (simplified explanations for students)
  • Trip comparison tool (test multiple scenarios before deciding)
  • “Eco score” for trips
  • Suggested actions to reduce impact
  • Integration into trip planning flow (test routes while planning)

Phase 4 — Advanced & Export Features

  • Multi-segment trip builder (full itinerary impact)
  • Operator-specific sustainability data (where available)
  • Downloadable trip sustainability report (PDF)
  • Shareable summary for students and parents
  • Analytics across trips (for schools using multiple trips)

Eco Travel Impact is designed to go beyond a simple calculator.
It adds a decision-making layer to trip planning and introduces a natural connection between travel and sustainability education.

This feature is part of our ongoing goal:
to make TripControl not only a coordination tool, but also a smarter and more meaningful platform for school trips.

Now — TestFlight

TripControl is being developed in close collaboration with teachers, with a clear focus:
simplicity, safety, and real classroom usability.

Phase 1 – Pilot Testing (Current)

  • Testing in real school environments
  • Collecting structured feedback from teachers and students
  • Refining UX, onboarding, and communication flows
  • Ensuring language accuracy across supported languages
  • Finalizing premium messaging features (voice + images)

Phase 2 – Public Launch Preparation

  • App Store & Google Play official release
  • Final UI/UX polish based on pilot insights
  • Clear onboarding flows for schools
  • Documentation and support materials for teachers
  • Pricing model rollout (Free vs Premium)

Phase 3 – Expansion & Smart Features

  • Enhanced communication tools (group controls, announcements)
  • Improved trip overview dashboards for teachers
  • Offline support for trips with limited connectivity
  • Safer check-in and attendance tracking features
  • Integration possibilities with school systems

Phase 4 – Long-Term Vision

  • Establish TripControl as a standard tool for school trips
  • Build a strong network of schools using the platform
  • Continue developing features that reduce teacher workload
  • Maintain a strict privacy-first, GDPR-compliant platform
  • Explore AI only where it adds real, practical value (not complexity)

TripControl is built by a teacher, for teachers.

Every feature is evaluated based on one question:
Does this make school trips easier, safer, and more structured?

If not, it doesn’t get built.

Pilot Phase

Communication & Real-Time Coordination

  • Voice messaging in chat for faster communication during trips
  • Improved media sharing between teachers and students
  • Further refinement of real-time updates and visibility
  • Making communication clearer in time-sensitive situations

The focus is on reducing friction and making it easier for teachers to coordinate groups in real-world situations.

Collaboration & Team-Based Planning

  • Multi-teacher trip management (shared admin roles)
  • Clear responsibilities within teacher teams
  • Improved coordination before and during trips

TripControl continues to evolve into a system designed for real teacher teams, not just individual users.

Platform & Usability

  • Progress toward full mobile app (iOS & Android)
  • Improved experience on mobile devices
  • Simplified workflows for faster onboarding

The goal is to make TripControl as easy to use on a phone during a trip as it is on a computer during planning.

Collaboration & Team Use

  • Multi-teacher support for shared trip management
  • Improved coordination between teachers during trips
  • Clear roles and responsibilities within a trip
  • Further development of tools for team-based planning

TripControl is evolving from a single-teacher tool into a collaborative platform designed for real school trip teams.

Safety & Emergency Features

  • Refined emergency mode with clear, distraction-free student view
  • Improved communication control during critical situations
  • Further development of safety-focused features for real-world use
  • Exploring additional tools to support teachers during unexpected events

Testing with real teachers

Launch of live web version for real-world testing (no installation required)
Teachers can now plan trips directly in the browser
Students join via simple invite code on mobile or desktop

  • Testing TripControl in real school environments
  • Improving onboarding and first-use experience
  • Refining schedules, tasks, and communication
  • Stabilizing payment and upgrade flow

Next — Teacher Desktop Planning

Making planning more comfortable

  • Desktop-first experience for teachers
  • Easier trip creation and editing on computer
  • Better tools for managing students and tasks
  • Clear overview of trips and participation

Continuous Improvements

Based on real usage and feedback

  • Improved notifications for updates
  • Better student overview for teachers
  • Export options (PDF / Excel)
  • Refined admin dashboard and insights

Expansion — Schools & Collaboration

Scaling for wider use

  • School-wide licenses
  • Multi-teacher collaboration
  • Custom branding for schools
  • Expanded language support

Future — Solo Trip Mode

Beyond school use

  • Personal trip planning
  • Individual itinerary builder
  • No teacher or invite-code system
  • Designed for independent travelers

Built step by step with real teachers and real trips.