diff --git a/add_trip_copy_modal.php b/add_trip_copy_modal.php
index 0f4637ba..2400ff16 100644
--- a/add_trip_copy_modal.php
+++ b/add_trip_copy_modal.php
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
                     <div class="input-group-prepend">
                       <span class="input-group-text"><i class="fa fa-fw fa-calendar"></i></span>
                     </div>
-                    <input type="date" class="form-control" name="date" required>
+                    <input type="date" class="form-control" name="date" value="<?php echo date("Y-m-d"); ?>" required>
                   </div>
                 </div>