Connecting Communities, Putting People First

At TransitDash, we believe in the power of public transport to connect communities and enhance lives. Our focus on user-friendly design and reliable information helps transit authorities better serve their communities, fostering stronger connections and greater accessibility for all.

Powered by Somar Digital

TransitDash is proudly developed by Somar Digital, a leading digital solutions agency. With a passion for innovation and user-centric design, we created TransitDash to meet the unique needs of public transport operators, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability to keep communities connected.

Backed by a decade of expertise in the public transport sector, Somar Digital has a proven track record of delivering tailored information and data solutions that drive efficiency, innovation and customer satisfaction for industry leaders like Metlink - New Zealand's capital city's public transport authority.

About Somar Digital
"At Somar, we’ve always believed that tech is only as good as the experience it creates. It’s not just about the code or features—it’s about making life easier for the people who use our tools. Every solution we build puts the user first, ensuring they get the information they need without friction."

Shaun Hunter

Head of Innovation, Somar Digital

TransitDash Was Born from Real Experience

Somar has been co-designing with Metlink Customer Experience and Technology teams to develop custom solutions for their passenger information channels since 2017.

Over the years, conversations with other transport authorities across New Zealand and Australia made it clear that all transit authorities were facing similar challenges in managing passenger information, and that other off-the-shelf products available on the market weren’t meeting the mark.

Recognizing this gap and building on the insights from working with Metlink, Somar developed TransitDash and launched in September 2024.

"Metlink and Somar share a depth of knowledge and a desire to innovate. They have been a genuine partner in delivering on our strategy."

David Boyd

Customer Experience Manager, Metlink

Meet our team

TransitDash is led by a team of dedicated experts.

Fiona Reid

Chief Executive Officer

Fiona has over 20 years of leadership experience, including 5 years at Somar Digital, where she now serves as CEO.

Fiona champions empowering teams, aligning values between her people, partners and customers, and driving innovation to deliver top-tier customer experiences. Her passion, drive and commitment to success are second to none and she thrives in energised, evolving environments that allow her to create, collaborate, innovate and initiate.

Shaun Hunter

Head of Innovation

Shaun, a founding member of Somar Digital with 16 years of experience, is our Head of Innovation. With a background in development and solutions architecture, he excels in leading client partnerships and driving innovation.

Armed with a Diploma in Web Development, a Certificate in Digital Marketing, and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect badge, Shaun is an exceptional problem-solver who brings digital ideas to life.

Lauren Strpko

Product Design Specialist

Lauren, a Product Design Specialist at Somar Digital, excels in Product Management and Design Thinking. With a focus on innovation, she transformed Metlink's customer experience through groundbreaking initiatives.

Lauren holds a BFA in Human-Centered Design and has credentials in Digital Accessibility, Information Architecture, and UX Design. She is also a Senior Facilitator for the Design Thinkers Academy.

Explore TransitDash Tools and Features

With an intuitive interface and all-in-one dashboard, public transport staff can create high-quality information in a fraction of the time.

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