What transportme does

Transportme is a Sydney-based software company that provides a cloud-based transit management ecosystem for bus operators, schools, and government transport agencies. Founded in 2013 by Nigel Tooth, a former regional NSW bus operator, the company was created to address operational challenges including compliance reporting, driver communications, and service management that operators face daily. The platform serves 150+ operators across Australia and selected international markets, connecting 3,000+ vehicles, 6,000+ drivers, and over 3 million completed trips.

The platform is built around three core components: a cloud-based Control Hub for operations management, a Driver Console Unit (DCU) running on iPad-based tablets with ruggedised cases, and a Passenger App for iOS and Android. These integrate cash, smartcard, and contactless EMV ticketing; real-time GPS tracking; compliance management with electronic handbooks and driver records; push-to-talk fleet communications; operations and fleet management; and safety modules including electronic student manifests and a clear-of-bus check system. Integrations include Littlepay for payment processing (supporting TfNSW contactless ticketing), tikpay for Queensland deployments, and purpose-built hardware accessories (DCU cases, RAM mounts, PAX terminals, ACR smartcard readers, PIN code generators, Grabba cradles). The latest platform release, TME Next Gen, was introduced in May 2026 with a redesigned Control Hub, iOS/Android DCU, and modern passenger app. Transportme has handled TfNSW contractual reporting (Core and Core+) since 2013.

The company earns revenue through subscription-based SaaS licensing of its platform and complementary hardware sales, with quote-based pricing and tailored packages per client. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales led by the CEO and Business Development Manager, augmented by a tiered channel partner reseller programme (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) and event-driven demand generation at industry conferences. The customer base spans private bus operators (ranging from small family-owned fleets to mid-size operators with 100+ vehicles), schools and educational institutions, and government transport authorities (TfNSW, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads). Geographic operations are Australia-wide with recent international expansion into New Zealand, the Philippines (via Journey Tech reseller agreement), and Southeast Asia (Busworld SEA Jakarta 2026 exhibition).

Name

transportme

Legal name

Transportme Pty Ltd

Website

https://transportme.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transportme is a Sydney-headquartered cloud transit management platform integrating ticketing, GPS tracking, compliance, and fleet operations for bus operators, schools, and government agencies. Founded in 2013, it serves 150+ operators across 3,000+ vehicles in Australia and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transit Management Software

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit MaaS Integration Platforms (GTFS/RT, APIs, Real-Time Ops Feeds) (THADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transit, Traffic & Mobility Data Platforms (BPAMANAH)

Keywords

• Transit management software
• Contactless ticketing platform
• School bus management
• Public transport operations
• Transport compliance reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

South Wales

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform / Software Licensing: Transportme generates recurring revenue from its cloud-based transit management platform sold to operators, schools, and government agencies. The platform is described as having scalable solutions with the ability to tailor packages to suit client needs.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of complementary field-tested hardware including DCU cases (ruggedised tablet cases), RAM mounts, push-to-talk devices, ACR card readers, PAX payment terminals, PIN code generators for clear-of-bus checks, and Grabba cradles and sunshades.
3. Custom / Tailored Packages: Transportme offers customizable packages allowing operators to select modules that suit their needs, meaning clients pay for only what they use. Revenue is derived from configuring platform components and support levels per client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Transportme provides a cloud-based transit management ecosystem that integrates ticketing, real-time GPS tracking, compliance management, fleet communications, and operations into a single platform for bus operators, schools, and government agencies. The platform is delivered through three core components: the cloud-based Control Hub, the tablet-based Driver Console Unit (DCU), and the iOS/Android Passenger App. Customers access the system via tailored subscription packages that combine software modules with complementary hardware (ruggedised tablet cases, RAM mounts, push-to-talk devices, ACR smartcard readers, PAX payment terminals, and PIN code generators).

Product overview

Transportme is a modern transit management ecosystem built around three core components: the Control Hub (cloud-based admin platform), Driver Console Unit (iPad-based tablet application), and Passenger App (iOS/Android mobile app). The platform integrates ticketing (cash, smartcard, and contactless EMV), GPS tracking, compliance management, fleet communications, and operations management in one unified system. Additional modules include Electronic Student Manifests, Clear of Bus Check safety system, and Student Management Module. The company also offers complementary hardware including DCU cases, RAM mounts, push-to-talk devices, ACR card readers, PAX payment terminals, PIN code generators, and Grabba cradles. The ecosystem serves operators, schools, and government agencies across Australia with recent expansion into the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TME Next Gen: Next generation transit management ecosystem featuring redesigned Control Hub, Driver Console Unit for iOS and Android, and modern passenger app.
• TMEConnect

Products and services

• Control Hub Cloud-based central management platform enabling operators to manage routes, stops, tickets, vehicles, drivers, real-time GPS tracking, on-time running, fleet communications, driver compliance, passenger notifications, and contractual reporting for all Australian states.
• Driver Console Unit (DCU) Tablet-based ruggedised device with a driver application enabling shift and route selection, cash and cashless ticketing, smartcard functionality, real-time tracking, route guidance, on-time running management, and vehicle management.
• Passenger App Free mobile application for iOS and Android enabling passengers, parents, and guardians to track bus locations, save favourite routes, manage and top-up smartcards, and receive operator service messages with on-time/delayed notifications.
• Transportme Hardware Suite Complementary field-tested hardware including ruggedised DCU tablet cases, RAM mounts, push-to-talk devices, ACR smartcard readers, PAX payment terminals, PIN code generators for clear-of-bus checks, and Grabba cradles and sunshades.
• TME Next Gen Reimagined next-generation release of the transportme transit management ecosystem, providing operators with a redesigned cloud control hub, cross-platform Driver Console Unit, and modern passenger application.
• TfNSW Rural and Regional Contactless Ticketing Solution Solution delivering tap-on/tap-off contactless EMV payments, real-time tracking, driver compliance, and comprehensive reporting suite for operators contracted under the Transport for NSW Rural and Regional Contactless Ticketing Programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Route service income increased by 100% after implementing transportme (Sapphire Coast Buslines)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Journey TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Global reseller agreement signed February 2026 between transportme and Journey Tech Inc., a Philippines-based technology provider serving transport and logistics industries. Journey Tech serves as authorised reseller introducing transportme's integrated transit management ecosystem to local operators in the Philippines. The partnership brings local expertise and delivery capability combined with transportme's proven platform and ecosystem, with shared focus on better journeys for operators, drivers, and passengers.
• BusSAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Safety education partnership between transportme and BusSAFE, an industry-led bus safety education programme helping students build safer habits in and around school buses. Transportme supports delivery of bus safety education programmes to schools across Australia, reflecting shared TRACKS values of Trust & Safety, Reliability & Knowledge, and Aware & Community. The partnership strengthens transportme's commitment to school transport safety and community well-being.
• Transport for NSW (TfNSW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Government partnership delivering the TfNSW Rural and Regional Contactless Ticketing Programme. Transportme serves as the technology platform provider delivering tap-on/tap-off capability, operator portal tools, compliance reporting, and real-time data across regional NSW communities. Deployments began July 2025 in Wagga Wagga and have expanded to 30+ regional communities including Griffith, Broken Hill, Mildura, Ballina, Lismore, Lithgow, Tamworth, Dubbo, and more. Transportme has been handling TfNSW contractual reporting since 2013.
• Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (Translink)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Government partnership with QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads (Translink) for Regional Urban Bus (RUB) ticketing requirements. Operators including Glasshouse Coaches and Polleys Coaches implement transportme to comply with QLD Translink ticketing standards.
• LittlepaycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Technology partnership with Littlepay for delivering TfNSW contactless ticketing solution. Littlepay provides payment processing infrastructure enabling tap-on/tap-off with contactless bank cards, smartphones, and wearables. First deployed in Wagga Wagga in July 2025 with Busabout, with ongoing collaboration for regional NSW contactless ticketing rollout.
• Delivery Partners (TfNSW Rollout)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUnnamed delivery partners collaborating with transportme on the TfNSW Rural and Regional Contactless Ticketing rollout. These partners support hardware installation, deployment, and operational onboarding across regional NSW communities. Multiple deployment partners referenced across news articles covering Ballina, Lismore, Lithgow, Dubbo, Tamworth, Grafton, and other regional towns.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Masabi: Provider of Justride, a mobile ticketing and account-based ticketing platform for transit agencies and operators worldwide. Competes head-to-head with Transportme on smart ticketing and open-loop payments in the operator/agency transit market.
• Spare: Transit SaaS platform for demand-responsive transit, paratransit, and microtransit, sold to transit agencies. Adjacent to Transportme's fixed-route operator focus but increasingly overlapping on agencies seeking integrated platforms.
• Cubic Transportation Systems: Global leader in public transit fare collection, ticketing, and traffic management solutions. Directly competes with Transportme in transit fare collection and operator-side platform capabilities, and serves as the implicit benchmark for large-government transit procurements.
• Trapeze Group (Modaxo/Volaris): Provider of transit operations software including fixed-route scheduling, CAD/AVL, and driver management. Sold into public transport agencies and operators and is a direct competitor in operator-side transit management.
• Optibus: AI-powered platform for transit operations, crew scheduling, and rostering aimed at bus operators and agencies. Comparable to Transportme's operations-and-fleet layer with a SaaS go-to-market aimed at the same end customers.
• INIT Innovations in Transportation: Provider of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) including CAD/AVL, fare collection, real-time passenger information, and fleet management for public transit. Directly comparable on integrated transit management scope and target buyers.
• Padam Mobility: Software platform for on-demand transit, microtransit, and mobility services used by transit agencies and operators. Competes for transit agency SaaS budgets and provides comparable dynamic routing and dispatch functionality.

Emerging players

• Moovit: Mobility-as-a-Service and public transit data platform owned by Intel, with deep GTFS/RT integrations and agency partnerships. Competes at the data/visibility layer rather than the operator-side ticketing stack.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Connect: Large fleet telematics and GPS tracking provider with broad coverage across commercial vehicles including shuttle and bus fleets. Overlaps with Transportme's real-time GPS tracking and fleet visibility modules as part of a wider fleet SaaS portfolio.
• Conduent Transportation: Large incumbent providing fare collection, transit enforcement, and public transit management services across North America and select international markets. Overlaps with Transportme's ticketing and reporting suite as part of a much wider BPO portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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